What is Voltaren tablets used for?
What is Voltaren tablets used for?
When to use? Voltaren Rapid 25 tablets provide short-term treatment of painful conditions where inflammation (swelling) is a problem, such as back or joint pain, muscle strains, sprains, tendinitis and dental pain. It provides relief of the symptoms of acute migraine attacks and period pain.
Is Voltaren bad for you?
Voltaren can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke. Do not use diclofenac just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). Diclofenac may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.
How strong is Voltaren?
Voltaren Rapid is available in two strengths. Voltaren Rapid 12.5 tablets and liquid capsules contain 12.5 mg diclofenac potassium, and provide rapid relief from pain. Voltaren Rapid 25 tablets contain 25 mg of diclofenac potassium, for relief from stronger pain and inflammation.
How long can you take diclofenac sodium 75 mg?
For arthritis, you may need to use the gel for up to 7 days on the painful joint to feel the full effect. Depending on why you’re taking diclofenac, you may only need to take it for a short time. For example, if you have a sore back or toothache, you may only need to take diclofenac for 1 or 2 days.
What to know about Voltaren gel?
Voltaren Gel contains diclofenac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Diclofenac works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Voltaren Gel is used to treat joint pain caused by osteoarthritis in the hands, wrists, elbows, knees, ankles, or feet.
Is Voltaren gel absorbed systemically?
Voltaren Gel (Diclofenac 1%) is absorbed systemically, but very minimally when compared to oral diclofenac. For example, applying 16 grams of Voltaren Gel (equating to 160 mg of diclofenac) results in only about 6% total systemic exposure when compared to 150 mg oral diclofenac tablets.
What is Effexor 75 mg used for?
Effexor (venlafaxine) is an antidepressant belonging to a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Venlafaxine affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression. Venlafaxine is used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety and panic disorder.
How does Voltaren work?
Voltaren works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Voltaren oral tablets are used to treat mild to moderate pain, or signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Voltaren is also used to treat ankylosing spondylitis.
