Arthrotec

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Arthrotec. Arthrotec is a combination drug of diclofenac and misoprostol. Diclofenac is known as a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug nsaid. 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. Diclofenac is used to reduce pain swelling and joint stiffness from arthritis.

Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug nsaid. 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. Uk summary of product characteristics o 0. Diclofenac blocks cox 1 and cox 2 enzymes which produce prostaglandins and play a role in the inflammatory process.

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. Misoprostol protects the stomach from. Diclofenac is the nonsteroidal anti inflammatory nsaid portion of arthrotec. Search for clinical trials by condition keyword or trial number.

Arthrotec oral tablets are white to off white round biconvex and. Arthrotec is available in generic form. Diclofenac misoprostol oral tablet is available as a brand name drug and a generic drug. 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 diclofenac misoprostol searle skokie il. Arthrotec contains a combination of diclofenac and misoprostol. Misoprostol reduces stomach acid and replaces protective substances in the stomach that are reduced by nsaids. Diclofenac misoprostol comes only as a delayed release oral tablet.

Arthrotec is a combination of diclofenac and misoprostol. Cox 1 also is involved in platelet function and stomach protection. It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.