DICLOFENAC SODIUM/MISOPROSTOL (Diclofenac Sodium/Misoprostol diclofenac-sodium-misoprostol) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

DICLOFENAC SODIUM/MISOPROSTOL

What is the Trade Name for DICLOFENAC SODIUM/MISOPROSTOL?

Diclofenac Sodium/Misoprostol diclofenac-sodium-misoprostol

What are the Indications for DICLOFENAC SODIUM/MISOPROSTOL?

• 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Diclofenac sodium and misoprostol delayed-release tablet are indicated for treatment of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in patients at high risk of developing NSAID-induced gastric and duodenal ulcers and their complications. For a list of factors that may increase the risk of NSAID-induced gastric and duodenal ulcers and their complications [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Diclofenac sodium and misoprostol delayed-release tablets is a combination of diclofenac sodium, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and misoprostol, a prostaglandin-1 (PGE1) analog, indicated for the treatment of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in patients at high risk of developing NSAID-induced gastric and duodenal ulcers and their complications ( 1 )

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