Patient was educated on Diclofenac Sodium and its mechanism of action as follows:

1. Diclofenac Sodium is an NSAID
2. This medication acts by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase enzymes, COX-1 and COX-2.
3. Inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzymes result in reduced production of prostaglandins.
4. Since prostaglandins result in swelling of the injured tissues and amplification of the sensitivity to pain, reduction in the production of prostaglandins leads to reduced swelling and decreased sensitivity to pain, which results in pain control.
5. Diclofenac Sodium reduces the inflammation in the tissues, by reducing swelling, pain, and temperature.
6. Diclofenac Sodium is usually used to treat pain of a mild to moderate intensity, such as, arthritis and migraine headache.