Diclofenac sodium is sold under the brand names Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren, Voltaren-XR and Zipsor. These medications are used to help relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, pain, inflammation, swelling, stiffness and joint pain. In some cases, this medication will be used as part of a treatment regimen for ankylosing spondylitis, menstrual cramps or acute migraine attacks.
Diclofenac sodium is available in enteric coated tablets, extended release tablets, capsules, powder or solution, liquid filled capsule or a traditional tablet form. Dosing and instructions will vary based on the condition that is to be treated. You should not take more than instructed as this can lead to an increased risk of side effects. If you are using this medication for arthritis, you will usually be ordered to take this medication once a day for up to two weeks or until you begin to feel better. It may take several weeks until you feel the full effects of the medication.
1. Diclofenac sodium Solaraze is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, which has obvious analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects. Through inhibiting the cyclooxygenase and blocking the synthesis of prostaglandin and produce analgesia, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic effect.
2. Diclofenac sodium Solaraze has good anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, can significantly relieve the following symptoms and effectively improve the function: pain at rest, pain during exercise, morning stiffness, joint edema.
3. Diclofenac sodium Solaraze can relieve rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Spinal joint disease, gouty arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic arthritis of the acute onset or persistent joint swelling pain symptoms. All kinds of soft tissue rheumatic pain, such as shoulder pain, tenosynovitis, bursitis, myalgia and post-exercise injury pain, etc. Acute mild to moderate pain such as: pain after surgery, trauma, strain, primary dysmenorrhea, toothache, headache, etc.
