Diclofenac

Diclofenac is a non-steroidal ant-inflammatory drug.[1] It can be used as an analgesic and antipyretic. It is often used to treat bruises and strain injuiries.[2] Research experiments conducted in 2013, showed that Diclofenac increased the risk of heart attacks and stroke.[3]

Diclofenac Media

References

  1. (in en) Diclofenac — a useful drug that may now be entering its twilight years. http://www.pharmaceutical-journal.com/news-and-analysis/news/diclofenac-a-useful-drug-that-may-now-be-entering-its-twilight-years/11121261.article. Retrieved 2017-10-19. 
  2. Gan, Tong J.. Diclofenac: an update on its mechanism of action and safety profile. Current Medical Research and Opinion 26 (7) (July 2010). p. 1715–1731. doi:10.1185/03007995.2010.486301.
  3. Research highlights widespread global use of diclofenac, despite cardiovascular risks (in en). www.qmul.ac.uk. Retrieved 2017-10-19.