Diclofenac Sodium

Diclofenac Sodium is used as an anti-inflammatory drug and is related to ibuprofen and aspirin. The brand names of Diclofenac Sodium include Apo-Diclo, Cataflam, Novo-Difenac, Nu-Diclo, Solaraze, Voltaren, Voltaren Ophthalmic, Voltaren XR, and Arthrotec. Normally when you think of the NSAIDs, you think of popping a pill to relieve the pain or inflammation of arthritis or maybe menstrual cramps. Diclofenac Sodium is certainly helpful in those cases, and it also comes in a liquid form that can be used in the eyes following cataract removal. Cataracts, which can cause blindness, are common in the United States, often appearing in people in their mid-60s to mid-70s. Caused by the clouding of the lens of the eye, they can lead to blurred vision, halos, difficulty reading, and even blindness. An injury to the eye can cause a cataract, as can corticosteroids and other drugs, X-rays, eye diseases, and diabetes. The cause of most cataracts, however, is unknown.

Diclofenac Sodium Tablet

Cataract surgery is fairly safe and successful, and the usual approach is to cut into the eye and break up the cataract with ultrasound. Then the surgery removes the pieces, and replaces the lens with an artificial one. If all goes well, your vision improves within a few weeks. During the immediate postsurgical period, you may be given a liquid form of Diclofenac Sodium to put into your eyes to quell any inflammation. The pill form of Diclofenac Sodium, used to quell pain and inflammation, can cause ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding. That’s why Diclofenac Sodium may be combined with misoprostol, a drug that protects the mucosal lining of the stomach from such damage.

Diclofenac Sodium Gel

The greatest side effects of Diclofenac Sodium include burning and tearing of the eyes, itching, rash and dry skin, upset stomach, headache, and dizziness. When you take Diclofenac Sodium, your body will likely be depleted of folic acid. Diclofenac Sodium can cause abdominal pain and cramps, indigestion, nausea, peptic acid, and gastrointestinal bleeding, all of which can upset your eating habits and possibly interfere with good nutrition. It can also cause diarrhea, which can hamper nutrient absorption. Diclofenac Sodium can cause diarrhea, which can hamper nutrient absorption. To compensate for the nutrient loss caused by Diclofenac Sodium, you should talk with your doctor about taking folic acid pills each day. You can also eat foods that contain folic acid like beef liver, fortified breakfast cereals, spinach, great northern beans, and asparagus. You should talk with your physician before making any changes to your diet or supplemental regimen.