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Side Effects of Diclofenac Sodium Use-3

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Diclofenac Sodium as follows: Edema and weight gain Reduced renal function, secondary to Diclofenac Sodium intake, can contribute towards compromise in filtration of blood, leading to reduced formation of urine and fluid back up in the body. Increased fluid volume in the circulation can result in further elevation of blood pressure. Fluid accumulation in the body outside the circulation can result in edema and weight gain. [...]

Side Effects of Diclofenac Sodium Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Diclofenac Sodium as follows: Renal damage and hypertension Renal prostaglandins help dilation of blood vessels in the kidneys and thereby, reduce the blood pressure. Diclofenac Sodium inhibits the production of prostaglandins in all the tissues, including the renal. Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis in the kidneys, result in vasoconstriction and elevated blood pressure. Constriction of the blood vessels in the kidney can contribute to reduced blood flow [...]

Side Effects of Diclofenac Sodium Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Diclofenac Sodium as follows: Nausea and vomiting This is the most common side effect of Diclofenac Sodium. Taking the pain pill with some food and water can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Dyspepsia and heartburn Diclofenac Sodium can cause irritation of the stomach with upper abdominal discomfort and heartburn. Gastric ulcers Reduced synthesis of protective prostaglandins in the stomach, secondary to intake of Diclofenac [...]

How to Take Diclofenac Sodium Pill

Patient was educated on how to take Diclofenac Sodium pill as follows: Take Diclofenac Sodium pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the medication with food helps prevent any nauseating sensation and stomach upset. Evenly space out the doses of pain pill and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule of pain pill intake helps to avoid forgetting the medication. If [...]

Diclofenac Sodium and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Diclofenac Sodium and its mechanism of action as follows: Diclofenac Sodium is an NSAID This medication acts by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase enzymes, COX-1 and COX-2. Inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzymes result in reduced production of prostaglandins. 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. [...]