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Diclofenac (Diclofenac) - Reports of Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

 


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This is an index of adverse event reports related to Diclofenac. Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.

Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

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Below is a sample of adverse event reports reports related to Diclofenac. For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.

Adverse event in 73 year old male receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United Kingdom on 2007-10-25

Patient: 73 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Ocular Hyperaemia, Eye Swelling, Lacrimation Increased, Eye Disorder

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Diclofenac

Other drugs received by patient: Bisoprolol Fumarate; Buspirone HCL; Dexamethasone 0.5mg TAB; Docusate; Haloperidol; Metoclopramide; Oxycontin; Paracetamol; Rabeprazole Sodium; Senna



Adverse event in 82 year old male receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-10-22

Patient: 82 year old male, weighing 80.0 kg (176.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Gastric Ulcer Perforation

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aspirin
    Dosage: total daily dose: 75 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 1997-01-01

Diclofenac
    Dosage: total daily dose: 150 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 1998-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Atorvastatin; Digoxin; Felodipine; Frusemide



Adverse event in 85 year old female receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United Kingdom on 2007-10-22

Patient: 85 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Urea Increased, Blood Electrolytes Increased, Nephropathy Toxic, Lower Respiratory Tract Infection

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Diclofenac
    Dosage: 25 mg, tid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Spinal Osteoarthritis
    End date: 2006-03-13

Diclofenac
    Dosage: 50 mg, tid
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-03-13
    End date: 2006-03-16

Other drugs received by patient: Adcal-D3; Beclomethasone Dipropionate; CO-Amilofruse; Ferrous Sulfate TAB; Prednisolone; Salbutamol



Adverse event in 28 year old male receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-10-22

Patient: 28 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agranulocytosis, Neutrophil Count Decreased, Monarthritis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Diclofenac



Adverse event in 28 year old male receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification on 2007-10-19

Patient: 28 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agranulocytosis, Monarthritis

Suspect drug(s):
Diclofenac



Adverse event in 70 year old male receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Mexico on 2007-10-19

Patient: 70 year old male, weighing 49.0 kg (107.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypovolaemic Shock, Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage, Pneumonia

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Abatacept
    Start date: 2006-11-13
    End date: 2007-08-28

Methotrexate Tabs
    Administration route: Oral

Diclofenac
    Start date: 2006-11-13

Blinded: Placebo

Other drugs received by patient: Ciproxin; Omeprazole



Adverse event in male receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-16

Patient: male, weighing 136.1 kg (299.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Abnormal Dreams, Weight Increased, Dyspnoea, Tachycardia Paroxysmal, Oedema Peripheral, Swelling, Fluid Retention

Suspect drug(s):
Diltiazem
    Dosage: 480 mg qd oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Diltiazem
    Dosage: 240 mg qd oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Tikosyn
    Dosage: 500 mg bid oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Diclofenac
    Dosage: df oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Benazepril Hydrochloride; Flomax; Coumadin; Doxazosin Mesylate; Methocarbamol; Torsemide; Xopenex



Adverse event in 37 year old male receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United Kingdom on 2007-10-12

Patient: 37 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Sudden Death

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Amitriptyline HCL
    Dosage: 3df (1 in 1 d) oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2006-05-12
    End date: 2007-05-19

Diclofenac
    Dosage: 1df (2 in 1 d) oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Pain in Extremity
    Start date: 2007-05-18
    End date: 2007-05-19

Duloxetine
    Dosage: 1df (1 in 1 d)
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-04-04
    End date: 2007-05-19

Tramadol HCL
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Pain in Extremity
    Start date: 2007-05-18
    End date: 2007-05-19



Adverse event in 72 year old female receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-03

Patient: 72 year old female, weighing 64.0 kg (140.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Fatigue, Malaise, Blood Urea Increased, Vomiting, Dialysis, Nausea, Anaemia, Glomerular Filtration Rate Abnormal, Blood Creatinine Increased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
CO-Trimoxazole
    Dosage: po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Urinary Tract Infection
    Start date: 2007-07-05
    End date: 2007-07-19

Diclofenac
    Dosage: 50mg three times daily po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Musculoskeletal Pain
    Start date: 2007-07-05
    End date: 2007-07-19

Other drugs received by patient: Enalapril Maleate; Atenolol; Acetaminophen; Metoclopramide; Glyburide; Atorvastatin Calcium



Adverse event in 59 year old male receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-03

Patient: 59 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Anaemia, Duodenal Ulcer Haemorrhage

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Diclofenac



Adverse event in female receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a physician from Germany on 2007-10-01

Patient: female, weighing 53.0 kg (116.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Intentional Overdose, Somnolence

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Trevilor
    Dosage: unknown
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-22
    End date: 2007-08-22

Cetirizine HCL
    Dosage: 5 tablets
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-22
    End date: 2007-08-22

Alcohol
    Dosage: unknown
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-22
    End date: 2007-08-22

Diclofenac
    Dosage: unknown
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-22
    End date: 2007-08-22

Paracetamol
    Dosage: 20 tablets (overdose amount 10000 mg)
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-22
    End date: 2007-08-22

Aspirin
    Dosage: 1 tablet
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-22
    End date: 2007-08-22

Diazepam
    Dosage: 25 ml
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-22
    End date: 2007-08-22



Adverse event in 65 year old female receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a physician from Spain on 2007-07-23

Patient: 65 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Platelet Count Decreased, Gastritis Haemorrhagic, Melaena, Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia, Haematemesis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lbh589
    Dosage: no treatment
    Indication: Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia

Diclofenac
    Dosage: 50mg every 8 hours
    Start date: 2007-06-29
    End date: 2007-07-03

Other drugs received by patient: Hydroxyurea; Omeprazole



Adverse event in 90 year old female receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-07-20

Patient: 90 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pancreatitis Acute

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Diclofenac

Other drugs received by patient: Acetylsalicylic Acid SRT; Carbamazepine; CO-Amilofruse; CO-Proxamol; Digoxin; Morphine Sulfate



Adverse event in 51 year old male receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-07-17

Patient: 51 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Gout, Anaemia, Congestive Cardiomyopathy, Left Ventricular Failure

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Etravirine
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: HIV Infection

MK-0518 / Placebo
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: HIV Infection

Prezista
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: HIV Infection

Diclofenac
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Gout

Other drugs received by patient: Diuretic; Ramipril; Ramipril; Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim



Adverse event in male receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Belgium on 2007-07-11

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypercholesterolaemia, Generalised Erythema, Hypersensitivity, Throat Irritation, Liver Function Test Abnormal, Cardiac Fibrillation, Eyelids Pruritus

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Humira
    Indication: Rheumatoid Arthritis
    Start date: 2005-01-20
    End date: 2006-09-14

Diclofenac
    Indication: Back Pain
    Start date: 2007-05-13

Other drugs received by patient: Methylprednisolone; Leflunomide; Paracetamol; Omeprazole; Amlodipine Besylate; Atorvastatin Calcium; Sotalol Hydrochloride



Adverse event in 39 year old male receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification on 2007-07-11

Patient: 39 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Diclofenac

Ibuprofen

Aspirin

Simvastatin

Gentamicin

Deflazacort



Adverse event in 20 year old male receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a physician from Brazil on 2007-07-06

Patient: 20 year old male, weighing 110.0 kg (242.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Suicide Attempt, Multiple Drug Overdose, Somnolence

Suspect drug(s):
Haldol
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Schizophrenia

Biperiden Hydrochloride TAB
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Promethazine
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Diclofenac
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in 73 year old female receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-07-05

Patient: 73 year old female, weighing 111.0 kg (244.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Interstitial Lung Disease

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Feldene
    Dosage: text:1 df-freq:as needed
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Arthritis

Diclofenac
    Dosage: text:1 df-freq:as needed
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Arthritis
    Start date: 1999-12-01
    End date: 2006-08-01



Adverse event in 48 year old male receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-07-02

Patient: 48 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dysgeusia, Vomiting, Malaise, Dyspepsia, Pain, Abdominal Pain Upper

Suspect drug(s):
Diclofenac



Adverse event in 29 month old male receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Japan on 2007-06-27

Patient: 29 month old male, weighing 13.0 kg (28.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Hepatic Necrosis, Metabolic Acidosis, Hepatic Failure, Hepatorenal Failure, Hepatic Steatosis, Haemodialysis, Multi-Organ Failure, Respiratory Acidosis, Hepatic Congestion, Hypoxia, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Retroperitoneal Neoplasm, Bradycardia, Obstructive Airways Disorder

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Sevoflurane
    Dosage: 3-5%
    Indication: General Anaesthesia

Sevoflurane
    Indication: Maintenance of Anaesthesia

Dexamethasone Acetate
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Nitrous Oxide W / Oxygen
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: General Anaesthesia

Nitrous Oxide W / Oxygen
    Indication: Maintenance of Anaesthesia

Oxygen
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: General Anaesthesia

Oxygen
    Indication: Maintenance of Anaesthesia

Vecuronium Bromide
    Indication: Maintenance of Anaesthesia

Fentanyl
    Indication: Maintenance of Anaesthesia

Diclofenac
    Indication: Analgesic Effect

Fosfomycin Sodium
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in 65 year old male receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a physician from Ecuador on 2007-06-27

Patient: 65 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Toxicity, Pruritus, Syncope, Vision Blurred, Rash

Suspect drug(s):
Cataflam
    Dosage: 50 mg, q12h
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Infection
    Start date: 2007-06-18

Diclofenac
    Indication: Infection

Other drugs received by patient: Biodroxil; Corticosteroid NOS



Adverse event in 44 year old male receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United Kingdom on 2007-06-25

Patient: 44 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Respiratory Rate Increased, Laboratory Test Abnormal, Fibrin D Dimer Increased, Anaphylactic Reaction, Blood Fibrinogen Increased, Blood Pressure Decreased

Suspect drug(s):
Diclofenac



Adverse event in 39 year old male receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Italy on 2007-06-25

Patient: 39 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Multi-Organ Failure, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Septic Shock

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aspirin

Ibuprofen

Diclofenac

Simvastatin

Gentamicin

Deflazacort



Adverse event in 72 year old male receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2007-06-21

Patient: 72 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Actinic Keratosis, Skin Exfoliation, Oedema, Erythema, Secretion Discharge, Inflammation

Suspect drug(s):
Diclofenac



Adverse event in 46 year old female receiving Diclofenac

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United Kingdom on 2007-06-21

Patient: 46 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Mydriasis, Disturbance in Attention, Feeling Abnormal

Suspect drug(s):
Diclofenac
    Dosage: 50 mg oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Gout
    Start date: 2007-05-02
    End date: 2007-05-02

Diclofenac
    Dosage: 50 mg oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Myalgia
    Start date: 2007-05-02
    End date: 2007-05-02

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