- Arthrotec
Arthrotec the brand name for a product that contains:
*Diclofenac sodium: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) withanalgesic properties
*Misoprostol : Gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal protectiveprostaglandin E1 analog.In the
United Kingdom it is available in two strengths:
*Arthrotec 50 (diclofenac 50milligram s andmisoprostol 200microgram s)
**Dose 1 tablet 2-3 times daily with food
*Arthrotec 75 (diclofenac 75 mg and misoprostol 200 µg)
**Dose 1 tablet twice daily with foodIt is marketed by
Pharmacia and its indication is forprophylaxis againstNSAID -inducedgastroduodenal ulceration in patients requiring diclofenac forrheumatoid arthritis orosteoarthritis .External links
* [http://emc.medicines.org.uk/emc/assets/c/html/displaydoc.asp?documentid=10673 Summary of Product Characteristics] for Arthrotec 50 from the electronic Medicines Compendium
* [http://emc.medicines.org.uk/emc/assets/c/html/displaydoc.asp?documentid=10673 Patient Information Leaflet] for Arthrotec 50 from the electronic Medicines Compendium
* [http://emc.medicines.org.uk/emc/assets/c/html/displaydoc.asp?documentid=1898 Summary of Product Characteristics] for Arthrotec 75 from the electronic Medicines Compendium
* [http://emc.medicines.org.uk/emc/assets/c/html/displaydoc.asp?documentid=4144 Patient Information Leaflet] for Arthrotec 75 from the electronic Medicines Compendium
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