Definitions for diclofenac sodium
di·clofenac sodi·um

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1. diclofenac sodium, Voltarennoun

   a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Voltaren) that is administered only orally

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1. diclofenac sodium

   Diclofenac, sold under the brand name Voltaren, among others, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammatory diseases such as gout. It is taken by mouth or rectally in a suppository, used by injection, or applied to the skin. Improvements in pain last for as much as eight hours. It is also available in combination with misoprostol in an effort to decrease stomach problems.Common side effects include abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, nausea, dizziness, headache, and swelling. Serious side effects may include heart disease, stroke, kidney problems, and stomach ulceration. Use is not recommended in the third trimester of pregnancy. It is likely safe during breastfeeding. Diclofenac is believed to work by decreasing the production of prostaglandins, like other drugs in this class.Diclofenac was patented in 1965 by J.R. Geigy AG; it came into medical use in the United States in 1988. It is available as a generic medication. In 2020, it was the 72nd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 9 million prescriptions. It is available as a sodium or potassium salt. It is also widely used for livestock; such use was responsible for the Indian vulture crisis, during which in a few years 95% of the country's vulture population was killed, and in many countries agricultural use is now forbidden.

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1. diclofenac sodium

   Diclofenac sodium is a medication classified as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is primarily used to reduce inflammation and as an analgesic reducing pain in certain conditions. It works by inhibiting the enzymes cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) which are involved in the production of prostaglandins, substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. It is commonly used to treat conditions such as arthritis, migraines, and various forms of pain and inflammation.

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   The numerical value of diclofenac sodium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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