Diclofenac Potassium

Diclofenac Potassium

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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

WARNINGS CARDIOVASCULAR EFFECTS Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events

Clinical trials of several COX-2 selective and nonselective NSAIDs of up to three years duration have shown an increased risk of serious cardiovascular (CV) thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. All NSAIDs, both COX-2 selective and nonselective, may have a similar risk. Patients with known CV disease or risk factors for CV disease may be at greater risk. To minimize the potential risk for an adverse CV event in patients treated with an NSAID, the lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest duration possible. Physicians and patients should remain alert for the development of such events, even in the absence of previous CV symptoms. Patients should be informed about the signs and/or symptoms of serious CV events and the steps to take if they occur.

There is no consistent evidence that concurrent use of aspirin mitigates the increased risk of serious CV thrombotic events associated with NSAID use. The concurrent use of aspirin and an NSAID does increase the risk of serious GI events (see GI WARNINGS).

Two large, controlled, clinical trials of a COX-2 selective NSAID for the treatment of pain in the first 10-14 days following CABG surgery found an increased incidence of myocardial infarction and stroke (see CONTRAINDICATIONS).

Hypertension

NSAIDs, including diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets, can lead to onset of new hypertension or worsening of pre-existing hypertension, either of which may contribute to the increased incidence of CV events. Patients taking thiazides or loop diuretics may have impaired response to these therapies when taking NSAIDs. NSAIDs, including diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets, should be used with caution in patients with hypertension. Blood pressure (BP) should be monitored closely during the initiation of NSAID treatment and throughout the course of therapy.

Congestive Heart Failure and Edema

Fluid retention and edema have been observed in some patients taking NSAIDs. Diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets should be used with caution in patients with fluid retention or heart failure.

Gastrointestinal Effects- Risk of Ulceration, Bleeding, and Perforation:

NSAIDs, including diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets, can cause serious gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events including inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach, small intestine, or large intestine, which can be fatal. These serious adverse events can occur at any time, with or without warning symptoms, in patients treated with NSAIDs. Only one in five patients, who develop a serious upper GI adverse event on NSAID therapy, is symptomatic. Upper GI ulcers, gross bleeding, or perforation caused by NSAIDs occur in approximately 1% of patients treated for 3-6 months, and in about 2-4% of patients treated for one year. These trends continue with longer duration of use, increasing the likelihood of developing a serious GI event at some time during the course of therapy. However, even short-term therapy is not without risk.

NSAIDs should be prescribed with extreme caution in those with a prior history of ulcer disease or gastrointestinal bleeding. Patients with a prior history of peptic ulcer disease and/or gastrointestinal bleeding who use NSAIDs have a greater than 10-fold increased risk for developing a GI bleed compared to patients with neither of these risk factors. Other factors that increase the risk for GI bleeding in patients treated with NSAIDs include concomitant use of oral corticosteroids or anticoagulants, longer duration of NSAID therapy, smoking, use of alcohol, older age, and poor general health status. Most spontaneous reports of fatal GI events are in elderly or debilitated patients and therefore special care should be taken in treating this population.

To minimize the potential risk for an adverse GI event in patients treated with an NSAID, the lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest possible duration. Patients and physicians should remain alert for signs and symptoms of GI ulceration and bleeding during NSAID therapy and promptly initiate additional evaluation and treatment if a serious GI adverse event is suspected. This should include discontinuation of the NSAID until a serious GI adverse event is ruled out. For high risk patients, alternate therapies that do not involve NSAIDs should be considered.

Renal Effects

Caution should be used when initiating treatment with diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets in patients with considerable dehydration.

Long-term administration of NSAIDs has resulted in renal papillary necrosis and other renal injury. Renal toxicity has also been seen in patients in whom renal prostaglandins have a compensatory role in the maintenance of renal perfusion. In these patients, administration of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug may cause a dose-dependent reduction in prostaglandin formation and, secondarily, in renal blood flow, which may precipitate overt renal decompensation. Patients at greatest risk of this reaction are those with impaired renal function, heart failure, liver dysfunction, those taking diuretics and ACE inhibitors, and the elderly. Discontinuation of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug therapy is usually followed by recovery to the pretreatment state.      

Advanced Renal Disease

No information is available from controlled clinical studies regarding the use of diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets in patients with advanced renal disease. Therefore, treatment with diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets is not recommended in these patients with advanced renal disease. If diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets therapy must be initiated, close monitoring of the patient's renal function is advisable.

Anaphylactoid Reactions

As with other NSAIDs, anaphylactoid reactions may occur in patients without known prior exposure to diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets. Diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets should not be given to patients with the aspirin triad. This symptom complex typically occurs in asthmatic patients who experience rhinitis with or without nasal polyps, or who exhibit severe, potentially fatal bronchospasm after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. (See CONTRAINDICATIONS and PRECAUTIONS, Preexisting Asthma.) Emergency help should be sought in cases where an anaphylactoid reaction occurs.

Skin Reactions

NSAIDs, including diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets, can cause serious skin adverse events such as exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), which can be fatal. These serious events may occur without warning. Patients should be informed about the signs and symptoms of serious skin manifestations and use of the drug should be discontinued at the first appearance of skin rash or any other sign of hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy

In late pregnancy, as with other NSAIDs, diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets should be avoided because it may cause premature closure of the ductus arteriosus.

Legal Issues

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FDA Safety Alerts

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Manufacturer Warnings

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FDA Labeling Changes

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Uses

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets and other treatment options before deciding to use diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS).

      Diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets are indicated:

  • For treatment of primary dysmenorrhea
  • For relief of mild to moderate pain
  • For relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis
  • For relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis

History

There is currently no drug history available for this drug.

Other Information

DESCRIPTION

Diclofenac potassium is a benzeneacetic acid derivative. Diclofenac potassium is available as immediate-release tablets of 50 mg (light brown) for oral administration. The chemical name is 2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino] benzeneacetic acid, monopotassium salt. The molecular weight is 334.25. Its molecular formula is C14H10Cl2NKO2, and it has the following structural formula:

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Each diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablet, intended for oral administration, contains 50 mg diclofenac potassium for oral administration. In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, hydroxyethyl cellulose, iron oxides, magnesium stearate, methanol, polyethylene glycol, povidone, sodium bicarbonate and titanium dioxide.

Diclofenac Potassium Manufacturers


  • Stat Rx Usa
    Diclofenac Potassium Tablet, Film Coated [Stat Rx Usa]
  • Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Diclofenac Potassium Tablet, Film Coated [Physicians Total Care, Inc.]
  • Rebel Distributors Corp
    Diclofenac Potassium Tablet, Film Coated [Rebel Distributors Corp]
  • Sandoz Inc
    Diclofenac Potassium Tablet, Film Coated [Sandoz Inc]
  • Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Diclofenac Potassium Tablet, Film Coated [Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products Llc
    Diclofenac Potassium Tablet, Film Coated [Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products Llc]
  • H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.
    Diclofenac Potassium Tablet, Film Coated [H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Diclofenac Potassium Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc
    Diclofenac Potassium Tablet, Film Coated [Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc]
  • Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Diclofenac Potassium Tablet, Film Coated [Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Diclofenac Potassium Tablet, Film Coated [Bryant Ranch Prepack]
  • Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc
    Diclofenac Potassium Tablet, Film Coated [Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc]
  • Clinical Solutions Wholesale
    Diclofenac Potassium Tablet, Film Coated [Clinical Solutions Wholesale]
  • Apotex Corp
    Diclofenac Potassium Tablet, Film Coated [Apotex Corp]
  • Apotheca, Inc
    Diclofenac Potassium Tablet [Apotheca, Inc]
  • Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc
    Diclofenac Potassium Tablet, Film Coated [Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc]
  • Direct Rx
    Diclofenac Potassium Tablet, Film Coated [Direct Rx]
  • Carilion Materials Management
    Diclofenac Potassium Tablet, Film Coated [Carilion Materials Management]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Diclofenac Potassium Tablet, Film Coated [Remedyrepack Inc. ]

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