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Cataflam (Diclofenac Potassium) - Summary

 
 



CARDIOVASCULAR RISK

•       NSAIDs may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may increase with duration of use. Patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease may be at greater risk. (See WARNINGS.)

•       Cataflam® (diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets) is contraindicated for the treatment of perioperative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery (see WARNINGS).

GASTROINTESTINAL RISK

•       NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events including inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. These events can occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms. Elderly patients are at greater risk for serious gastrointestinal events. (See WARNINGS.)

 

CATAFLAM SUMMARY

Cataflam® (diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets), is a benzeneacetic acid derivative. Cataflam is available as immediate-release Tablets of 50 mg (light brown) for oral administration. The chemical name is 2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino] benzeneacetic acid, monopotassium salt.

Cataflam® (diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets) is indicated:

  • For treatment of primary dysmenorrhea
  • For relief of mild to moderate pain
  • For relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis
  • For relief of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis


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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Cataflam (Diclofenac)

Diclofenac with or without an antiemetic for acute migraine headaches in adults. [2013]
CONCLUSIONS: Oral diclofenac potassium 50 mg is an effective treatment

Spinal high-velocity low amplitude manipulation in acute nonspecific low back pain: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial in comparison with diclofenac and placebo. [2013]
medication... CONCLUSION: In a subgroup of patients with acute nonspecific LBP, spinal

Postoperative treatment with topical diclofenac versus topical dexamethasone after combined phacotrabeculectomy with mitomycin C. [2013]
(Voltaren Ophthalmic) after combined phacotrabeculectomy with mitomycin C... CONCLUSIONS: In this preliminary study, diclofenac sodium is at least as good as

Diacerein as adjuvant to diclofenac sodium in osteoarthritis knee. [2012]
sodium in treatment of Indian patients with symptomatic osteoarthritis (OA) knee... CONCLUSION: Use of diacerein and diclofenac sodium together decreases pain and

Wound Infiltration with Bupivacaine and Intramuscular Diclofenac Reduces Postoperative Tramadol Consumption in Patients Undergoing Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy: A Prospective, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Randomized Study. [2011.12]
OBJECTIVES: To assess the impact of wound infiltration with bupivacaine and i.m. diclofenac administration on patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) tramadol consumptions and postoperative pain in patients who underwent radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP) under general anesthesia. Previous studies have found only limited or no benefits of local anesthetics for postoperative opioid consumption and pain relief after RRP... CONCLUSIONS: This prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study demonstrated that wound infiltration with bupivacaine during surgical closure combined with i.m. diclofenac administration might decrease in 24 hours with PCA tramadol consumption in patients who underwent RRP under general anesthesia. Copyright (c) 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Clinical Trials Related to Cataflam (Diclofenac)

Pharmacokinetics, Bioavailability and Safety of PENNSAID� Gel [Completed]
It is anticipated that PENNSAID Gel will minimize systemic exposure versus oral diclofenac administered twice a day (BID). In addition, PENNSAID Gel should result in greater subject convenience and compliance with a comparable bioavailability, safety and tolerability profile to that of the approved PENNSAID solution administered four times a day (QID).

Safety and Efficacy of Generic Diclofenac Epolamine Acute Pain Due to Minor Ankle Sprain [Completed]
To demonstrate the therapeutic efficacy of a generic diclofenac epolamine patch against Flector patch in the treatment of pain in subjects with minor ankle sprain

Pharmacokinetics Study Comparing Topical Diclofenac/Menthol Gels With Voltaren Gel and Oral Diclofenac Sodium [Completed]
This research study is being conducted to characterize the pharmacokinetic properties of a new topical medication (MFC51123) that contains two active ingredients (diclofenac and menthol) in two formulation packages. One formulation package is in the form of a gel in aluminum tube and the other one in the form of a gel in roll-on applicator bottle. Additionally, as a comparison, the pharmacokinetic properties of a marketed diclofenac gel and an oral diclofenac treatment will also be characterized. This topical diclofenac/menthol gel has being developed to treat mild to moderate pain and inflammation, such as acute sport injuries, sprains and strains. The rationale for conducting the study is to prove that repeated topical treatment of the new diclofenac + menthol formulation in either of the two packages does not result in unsafe systemic exposure.

Treatment of Breast Pain Using A Medication (Diclofenac) Applied to the Skin [Terminated]
The study was a randomized, double-blinded, crossover trial of topical diclofenac and placebo (10 weeks of each) for the treatment of noncyclic breast pain.

A Study to Assess the Efficacy and Tolerability of Diclofenac Potassium Soft Gelatin Capsules Compared With Ibuprofen Tablets in Patients With Moderate to Severe Postoperative Dental Pain [Recruiting]
The study is designed to assess the efficacy and tolerability of diclofenac potassium soft gelatin capsules compared with ibuprofen tablets in patients with moderate to severe postoperative dental pain.

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Reports of Suspected Cataflam (Diclofenac) Side Effects

Pain (4)Pain in Extremity (4)Abdominal Discomfort (3)Dizziness (3)Arthralgia (3)Eye Swelling (3)Gait Disturbance (3)Hypersensitivity (2)Oligohydramnios (2)Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy (2)more >>


PATIENT REVIEWS / RATINGS / COMMENTS

Based on a total of 1 ratings/reviews, Cataflam has an overall score of 10. The effectiveness score is 10 and the side effect score is 10. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst.
 

Cataflam review by 37 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Highly Effective
Side effects:   No Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   lower back pain
Dosage & duration:   50 mg taken when needed, once or twice a year for the period of 5 to 7 days
Other conditions:   lower back pain
Other drugs taken:   none
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   It eliminated the pain in my lower back for 8 hours at a time and after taking the full corse it seemed to have reduced the inflammation causing the pain.
Side effects:   I noticed no side effects, other than a one time stomach ache. This medication is associated with stomach problems when taken for longer periods, but the longest I used it was 7 days.
Comments:   I took this medication for 7 days for lower back pain, 2 times a day.

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