What is Cataflam?
Cataflam (nsaid) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication. Diclofenac reduces substances that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Cataflam can be used to treat mild-to-moderate pain or symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Cataflam can also be used to treat cramps during menstruation.
Warnings
Cataflam may increase your risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke. This is especially true if you take it for a long time, in high doses, or have heart disease. This medicine can cause a heart attack or stroke in people who do not have heart disease. Diclofenac should not be taken before or immediately after heart bypass surgery. Cataflam can also cause fatal stomach or intestinal bleeding. Cataflam can cause these conditions without warning, especially for older adults.
Before you take this drug
Cataflam should not be used if you're allergic to diclofenac or have had an aspirin attack, severe allergic reaction, or asthma after taking an nsaid. Diclofenac may increase your risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke, even if there are no risk factors. This medicine should not be taken before or immediately after a heart bypass (coronary arterial bypass graft, or cabg).
Tell your doctor about any of the following to ensure that cataflam will be safe for you:
- Heart disease high blood pressure
- If you have stomach ulcers or bleeding, it is important to seek medical attention.
- Asthma;
- Liver or kidney disease
- If you smoke.
Do not take diclofenac in the last three months of pregnancy. Breastfeeding may not be possible while taking this medication. You should consult your doctor if you are concerned about any risks. Cataflam should not be used by anyone under the age of 18.
Similar/related drugs
Aspirin, acetaminophen, prednisone, ibuprofen, tramadol, duloxetine, and cyclobenzaprine
How to take Cataflam?
Follow the directions on the label or those prescribed by your doctor. Read all the instructions and directions on the label. Your doctor may occasionally adjust your dosage. Take this medication only as prescribed. Do not exceed or extend beyond the recommended dose. Use the lowest effective dose to treat your condition.
Cataflam 50 mg is recommended for the treatment of pain and primary dysmenorrhea. Cataflam 100 mg may be given to some patients as an initial dose, followed by subsequent 50 mg doses. The recommended dose for osteoarthritis is 100–150 mg/day, divided into two or three daily doses. 50 mg twice or three times daily.
The recommended dose for rheumatoid arthritis is 150–200 mg/day, divided into two or more daily doses. 50 mg, three to four times per day. Even if they have the same milligramme strength, diclofenac in different formulations, such as voltaren (diclofenac tablets) and cataflam (diclofenac tablets with potassium), may not be equivalent.
You may need to undergo frequent medical tests if you use cataflam for a long time. Store away from heat and moisture at room temperature. When not in use, keep the bottle tightly shut.
What happens if i miss the dose?
As soon as you recall, take the missed dose. If your next scheduled dosage is approaching, skip the missed dose. You should not take more medicine to compensate for a missed dose.
What happens if i overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention.
What should be avoided?
Avoid alcohol. Alcohol can increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should only be taken if your doctor has prescribed them.
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Side effects of Cataflam
If you experience symptoms of an allergic reaction (hives or difficulty breathing) or a severe reaction on your skin (fever, sore eyes, burning throat, pain in the skin, or a red or purple rash with blistering or peeling), seek emergency medical attention. If you experience a severe drug reaction, such as a skin rash or fever, or if your muscles ache or your eyes or skin become yellow, stop using cataflam immediately and consult your doctor. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek emergency medical attention immediately.
If you experience:
- The first sign of any skin rash is important, regardless of how mild it may be.
- Flu-like symptoms;
- Heart problem: rapid weight gain and a feeling of shortness of breath.
- Kidney disease: little or no urinating; painful or difficult urination; swelling of your arms and legs; feeling tired or short of breath.
- Liver disease: nausea; diarrhoea; stomach pain on the upper right side; fatigue; itching; and dark urine. Jaundice.
- Signs of stomach bleeding: bloody or black tarry stools; bloody vomit or bloody phlegm
Cataflam may cause side effects such as:
- Indigestion, gas, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;
- Diarrhoea, constipation;
- Headache, dizziness, drowsiness;
- Abnormal lab tests;
- Itching, sweating;
- Stuffy nose;
- Increased blood pressure
- You may experience swelling in your arms and legs.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. The fda can be contacted at 1-800-fda-1088 to report side effects.
Interaction with other drug
Before using cataflam, ask your doctor if you are taking an antidepressant. Certain antidepressants may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.
Tell your doctor about your other medications, including:
- Heart or blood pressure medications, including diuretics or "water pills";
- Other forms of diclofenac are arthrotec flector and pennsaid voltaren gel.
- A blood thinner warfarin coumadin jantoven
- Other nsaids are aspirin (advil), ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib, meloxicam, and indomethacin.
This list is incomplete. Diclofenac may interact with other drugs, such as prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. This list does not include all possible drug interactions.
