Pharmacologic Substance
diclofenac sodium
[ dy-kloh-feh-nak soh-dee-um ]
Effect:
Decreased Prostaglandin Production
May Treat:
Arthritis, Juvenile;
Arthritis, Rheumatoid;
Dysmenorrhea;
Inflammation;
Keratosis;
Osteoarthritis;
Photophobia;
Spondylitis, Ankylosing
More Information:
Definitions related to diclofenac sodium:
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A drug that is used to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and is being studied in the prevention and treatment of some types of skin cancer. It blocks substances that cause inflammation and pain. It may also prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. It is a type of cyclooxygenase inhibitor, a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and a type of antiangiogenesis agent.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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The sodium form of DICLOFENAC. It is used for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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The sodium salt form of diclofenac, a benzene acetic acid derivate and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory activity. Diclofenac sodium is a non-selective reversible and competitive inhibitor of cyclooxygenase (COX), subsequently blocking the conversion of arachidonic acid into prostaglandin precursors. This leads to an inhibition of the formation of prostaglandins that are involved in pain, inflammation and fever.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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