Caflam Tablets Usage And Safety
Dosage
Diclofenac potassium
Side Effects
These uncommon side effects may affect between 1 and 10 in every 1000 patients, especially when taking a high daily dose (150 mg) for a long period of time : Sudden and oppressive chest pain (signs of myocardial infarction or heart attack) , Breathlessness, difficulty of breathing when lying down, swelling of the feet or legs (signs of cardiac failure).These rare or very rare side effects may affect from less than 1 to 10 in every 10,000 patients : Spontaneous bleeding or bruising (signs of thrombocytopenia) , High fever, frequent infections, persistent sore throat (signs of agranulocytosis) , Difficulty of breathing or swallowing, rash, itching, hives, dizziness (signs of hypersensitivity, anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions) , Swelling mainly of the face and throat (signs of angioedema ) , Disturbing thoughts or moods (signs of psychotic disorders) , Impaired memory (signs of memory impairment) , Seizures (signs of convulsions) , Anxiety , Stiff neck, fever, nausea, vomiting, headache (signs of aseptic meningitis). These side effects may affect between 1 and 10 in every 100 patients : Headache, dizziness, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion (signs of dyspepsia), abdominal pain, flatulence, loss of appetite (signs of decreased appetite), abnormal liver function test results (e.g. level of transaminases increased), skin rash, skin reaction such as redness or swelling at the site of injection.
Drug Interactions
Lithium or selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) , Digoxin , Diuretics , ACE inhibitors or beta-blockers , acetylsalicylic acid or ibuprofen , Corticosteroids , Blood thinners ,Medicines used to treat diabetes, except insulin , Methotrexate , Ciclosporin, Tacrolimus , Trimethoprim , Quinolone antibacterials , Voriconazole , Phenytoin.
Indication
It is used to treat pain and inflammation.
When not to Use
Do not receive/take/use Diclofenac potassium :1. If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to diclofenac, sodium metabisulphite (or other sulphites) (solution for injection only) or to any of the other ingredients in the leaflet.2. If you have ever had an allergic reaction after taking medicines to treat inflammation or pain (e.g. acetylsalicylic acid, diclofenac or ibuprofen). Reactions may include asthma, runny nose, skin rash, face swelling. If you think you may be allergic, ask your doctor for advice.3. If you have a stomach or intestinal ulcer.4. If you have gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation, symptoms of which may include blood in your stools or black stools.
