Arthrotec. Diclofenac is known as a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug nsaid. Arthrotec is available in generic form. Arthrotec is a combination drug of diclofenac and misoprostol. Diclofenac is the nonsteroidal anti inflammatory nsaid portion of arthrotec.
Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug nsaid. Arthrotec diclofenac misoprostol searle skokie il. Search for clinical trials by condition keyword or trial number. Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug nsaid similar to ibuprofen motrin or advil naproxen naprosyn and others that is used to treat inflammation pain and fever.
Diclofenac and misoprostol combination is used to relieve symptoms of arthritis eg osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in patients who may develop stomach ulcers from taking nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs nsaids. It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Arthrotec contains a combination of diclofenac and misoprostol. Cox 1 also is involved in platelet function and stomach protection.
Arthrotec diclofenac sodiummisoprostol is a combination non steroidal anti inflammatory drug nsaid and a prostaglandin that protects the stomach from irritating effects of nsaids used to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in people at high risk for developing stomach or intestinal ulcers. Share your location or enter your city or zip code to find studies near you. Diclofenac blocks cox 1 and cox 2 enzymes which produce prostaglandins and play a role in the inflammatory process. Diclofenac misoprostol comes only as a delayed release oral tablet.
Uk summary of product characteristics o 0. Diclofenac is used to reduce pain swelling and joint stiffness from arthritis. Australian product information o 0. Diclofenac misoprostol oral tablet is available as a brand name drug and a generic drug.
Misoprostol protects the stomach from. Arthrotec diclofenac sodiummisoprostol is a combination product containing diclofenac sodium a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug nsaid with analgesic properties and misoprostol a gastrointestinal gi mucosal protective prostaglandin e1analog. Arthrotec is a combination of diclofenac and misoprostol.