Oflam 50 mg 10 sachets

Oflam 50 mg 10 sachets:

Oflam sachets belong to analgesics, antipyretics, and anti-inflammatory drugs.

How to use Diclofenac:

Diclofenac belongs to a group of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that work by

1. Inhibiting the action of cyclooxygenases COX-1 and COX-2, thus inhibiting the formation of prostaglandins.
2. It may also inhibit the aggregation/activation of neutrophil cells, inhibit the movement of proinflammatory cells, reduce proinflammatory cytokine level, and alter lymphocyte activity.

Uses of Oflam sachets:

• Joint, muscle or tendon pain.
• Gout attacks are a common form of arthritis that is extremely painful. It usually affects one joint at a time (often the big toe joint).
• Post-surgery pain and swelling.
• Twists, strains, dislocations, fractures, and other injuries.
• Gynecological problems such as menstrual pain.
• Bone and joint inflammation such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Back ache.

How to use Oflam sachets:

• Dissolve the contents of the bag in a cup of water.
• If there are any remnants in the cup after drinking the liquid, add more water to the cup and drink the liquid.
• Take with or immediately after the meal.
• The usual dose is 25-50 mg two or three times a day.
• In mild cases, as well as in long-term treatment, usually 75 mg to 100 mg daily is sufficient.
• Do not take more than 150 mg in one day.
• "For children, consult your doctor before using diclofenac."
• Doses may be changed in special circumstances, so always follow your doctor or pharmacist's instructions.

Warnings and precautions:

Stop taking the medication and inform your doctor immediately if you notice:

• Sudden chest pain (signs of myocardial infarction or heart attack).
• Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing when lying down, swelling of the feet or legs (signs of heart failure).
• Sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.
• Sudden loss or disturbance of vision.
• Sudden difficulty in speaking or the ability to understand speech.
• A sudden headache resembling a migraine occurs for the first time with or without disturbed vision. These symptoms can be an early sign of a stroke.
• Stomach pain, indigestion, nausea (feeling sick) or vomiting (illness)
• Any sign of bleeding in the stomach or intestines, such as blood in vomit or black stools.
• Allergic reactions may include rash, itching, bruising, painful red areas, peeling, or sores.

Oflam and other medications:

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following:

• Medications for treating diabetes.
• Anticoagulants (blood thinning tablets such as warfarin).
• Diuretics (water pills).
• Lithium (used to treat certain mental health issues).
• Methotrexate (for some inflammatory diseases and certain types of cancer).
• Cyclosporine and Tacrolimus (used to treat certain inflammatory diseases and after transplantation).
• Trimethoprim (a medication used to prevent or treat urinary tract infections).
• Quinolone antibiotics (for infections).
• Any other inhibitor of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, for example, aspirin or ibuprofen.
• "Cardiac glycosides (for example, digoxin), are used to treat heart problems."
• The medications known as SSRIs used to treat depression.
• Oral cortisone (anti-inflammatory medication).
• "Medications used to treat heart diseases or high blood pressure, for example, beta-blockers or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors."
• Voriconazole (a medication used to treat fungal infections).
• Phenytoin (a medication used to treat seizures).
• Colestipol / Cholestyramine (used to lower cholesterol).

side effects:

• Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite.
• Headache, dizziness.
• Rash or spots.
• Elevated levels of liver enzymes in the blood.
• Heart rate or irregularity (palpitations), chest pain, and heart disorders, including heart attack or shortness of breath.
• "Difficulty breathing when lying down, or swelling of the feet or legs (signs of heart failure), especially if you are taking a higher dose (150 mg per day) for a long time."
• Stomach ulcer or bleeding (very rare cases have been reported).