Arthrotec

Arthrotec

Arthrotec the brand name for a product that contains:
*Diclofenac sodium: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic properties
*Misoprostol: Gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal protective prostaglandin E1 analog.

In the United Kingdom it is available in two strengths:
*Arthrotec 50 (diclofenac 50 milligrams and misoprostol 200 micrograms)
**Dose 1 tablet 2-3 times daily with food
*Arthrotec 75 (diclofenac 75 mg and misoprostol 200 µg)
**Dose 1 tablet twice daily with food

It is marketed by Pharmacia and its indication is for prophylaxis against NSAID-induced gastroduodenal ulceration in patients requiring diclofenac for rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.

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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