Describes the medication diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, Voltaren-XR, Cambia), a drug used for the treatment of inflammation and pain caused by arthritis
It belongs to a group of medications called
Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild-to-moderate pain, and helps to relieve symptoms of arthritis (eg, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis), such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain
The terminal half-life of diclofenac is approximately 2 h, however the apparent half-life including all metabolites is 25
This medicine may not be effective in treating arthritis pain
Combining these medications may reduce the effects of lisinopril in lowering blood pressure
Major: Highly clinically significant
Clinical Impact: Diclofenac and anticoagulants such as warfarin have a synergistic effect on bleeding
Aspirin: When Voltaren is administered with aspirin, its protein binding is reduced
Major: Highly clinically significant
telmisartan and diclofenac both increase serum potassium
Common medications that may interact with diclofenac include: ACE inhibitors or ARBs, such as captopril, enalapril, or losartan Voltaren Arthritis Pain gel contains diclofenac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Diclofenac tablets and diclofenac delayed-release tablets are usually taken 2, 3, or 4 times a day
NSAIDs (applies to Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel) platelet aggregation inhibition
Combining these medications may reduce the effects of losartan in lowering blood pressure
If warfarin diclofenac
Methotrexate is known to cause severe drug interactions when taken with many types of medications
Combining these medications may reduce the effects of metoprolol in lowering your blood pressure, especially if you use diclofenac frequently or regularly These classifications are only a guideline