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A: Voltaren, Cataflam (diclofenac) (http:///www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/diclofenac) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works on substances in the brain that normally cause pain and inflammation. Diclofenac can be used for headaches, toothaches, and joint pain associated with arthritis. Diclofenac is normally taken to relieve pain, swelling, or inflammation caused by injuries and conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, painful menstruation periods, migraines, and ankylosing splondylitis. Diclofenac belongs to group of drugs known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Diclofenac can also be taken by mouth in the form of tablets or capsules, and can be used in the eye as an eye drop-there is more information about this in separate medicine leaflets called Diclofenac for pain and inflammation and Diclofenac eye drops. To make sure this is the right treatment for you, before you start using diclofenac gel it is important that your doctor or pharmacist knows: 1  If you are pregnant or breast-feeding. 2  If you have asthma or any other allergic disorder. 3  If you have a skin condition-eczema, for example. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that are used for the treatment of mild to moderate pain, fever, and inflammation. As a consequence, inflammation, pain and fever are reduced. Since the response to different NSAIDs varies from patient to patient, it is not unusual for a doctor to try different NSAIDs for any given condition. The FDA approved diclofenac in July 1998. Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Diclofenac topical 1% gel (Voltaren Topical) is used to treat joint pain in the hands, wrists, elbows, knees, ankles, or feet caused by osteoarthritis. This medication may not be effective in treating arthritis pain elsewhere in the body. Diclofenac (INN; see trade names below) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) taken or applied to reduce inflammation and as an analgesic reducing pain in certain conditions. It is supplied as or contained in medications under a variety of trade names. Diclofenac is often used to treat chronic pain associated with cancer, in particular if inflammation is also present (Step I of the World Health Organization (WHO) scheme for treatment of chronic pain). Voltaren belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which are used to treat pain and reduce inflammation (swelling and redness). Voltaren is used to treat: different types of arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.  Brand names: Voltaren, Voltarol, Cataflam. Diclofenac (brand names Voltaren, Voltarol, Cataflam) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which is used to reduce inflammation and as an analgesic reducing pain in conditions such as arthritis or acute injury. Diclofenac can also be used to reduce menstrual pain, dysmenorrhea. Diclofenac works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Diclofenac is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis. Generic Voltaren 50/100mg / Generic Voltaren XR 100mg / Generic Cataflam 50mg (Diclofenac Potassium). Gel and gel patches. Diclofenac is a medicine called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is often referred to simply as 'an anti-inflammatory', or as an 'NSAID'. It works by preventing the production of some chemicals in your body which cause pain and inflammation. To make sure this is the right treatment for you, before you start using diclofenac gel it is important that your doctor or pharmacist knows: 1  If you are pregnant or breast-feeding. 2  If you have asthma or any other allergic disorder. 3  If you have a skin condition-eczema, for example. When diclofenac is applied to the skin as a gel (or a patch containing gel), instead of it having an effect on all of your body, it only works on the area that you have applied it to. It is absorbed into your skin and then moves deeper into areas of your body where there is inflammation (for example, your muscle). To make sure this is the right treatment for you, before you start using diclofenac gel it is important that your doctor or pharmacist knows: 1  If you are pregnant or breast-feeding. 2  If you have asthma or any other allergic disorder. 3  If you have a skin condition-eczema, for example.
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