diclofenac Flashcards
1
Q
type of drug
A
NSAID
2
Q
Main s/e with diclofenac
A
- GI - bleeding risk
- CVS - inc risk of CV events
- renal toxicity
3
Q
how to limit GI s/e
A
PPIs
4
Q
diclofenac compared to COX-2 inhibitors
A
CV risk is similar to selective COX-2 inhibitors
both c/i in IHD, PAD, cerebrovascular disease, HF
5
Q
oral vs topical diclofenac
A
s/e only applies ot oral idclofenac
not topical - gels/creams
5
Q
oral vs topical diclofenac
A
s/e only applies ot oral idclofenac
not topical - gels/creams
6
Q
oral vs topical diclofenac
A
s/e only applies ot oral idclofenac
not topical - gels/creams
