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Generic Name for CATAFLAM

Diclofenac potassium 50mg; tabs.

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Pharmacological Class for CATAFLAM

NSAID (benzeneacetic acid deriv.).

Manufacturer of CATAFLAM

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp

Indications for CATAFLAM

Dysmenorrhea.

Adult dose for CATAFLAM

50mg 3 times daily; may give 100mg initially.

Children's dosing for CATAFLAM

Not applicable.

Contraindications for CATAFLAM

Aspirin allergy. Late pregnancy. Coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

Warnings/Precautions for CATAFLAM

Advanced renal disease: not recommended. Peptic ulcer. GI bleeding. Monitor AST/ALT within 4 weeks and then periodically; also blood, hepatic, and renal function in chronic use. Edema. Cardiac failure. Hypertension. Hepatic porphyria. Elderly. Debilitated. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.

Interactions for CATAFLAM

Digoxin, methotrexate, cyclosporine, lithium toxicity. Antagonizes diuretics. May increase serum potassium level with K⁺-sparing diuretics. Avoid aspirin. Monitor oral anticoagulants, insulin and sulfonylureas. Increased risk of GI bleed with alcohol.

Adverse Reactions for CATAFLAM

Peptic ulcer, GI bleeding, elevated AST/ALT, abdominal discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, abdominal distention, headache, dizziness, fluid retention, rash (discontinue if occurs), pruritus, tinnitus. See literature re: risk of cardiovascular events.

How is CATAFLAM supplied?

Tabs—100

Related Disease:

Dysmenorrhea

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