Diclofenac 75mg/3mL Injection

Product Introduction

Diclofenac 75mg/3mL is an injectable NSAID used for short-term relief of acute pain and inflammation for patients who need injectable treatment. It may be used for acute musculoskeletal pain, postoperative pain, renal colic, severe arthritis flare pain, or other clinician-selected pain situations. Diclofenac injection provides systemic anti-inflammatory and analgesic action by reducing prostaglandin production.

How to use

Diclofenac 75mg/3mL is given by a doctor or nurse by the prescribed injection route. Do not self-administer. Report injection-site pain, swelling, rash, breathing difficulty, stomach bleeding symptoms, reduced urine, or chest pain.

How it works

Diclofenac blocks COX enzymes and reduces prostaglandins involved in pain, swelling, fever, and inflammation.

Common side effects

Possible effects include injection-site pain, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, dizziness, headache, diarrhoea, rash, and swelling. Serious risks include stomach bleeding, kidney injury, severe allergic reaction, asthma attack, liver injury, high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke.

Important information

Use caution with ulcer history, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, kidney/liver disease, dehydration, asthma, blood thinners, antiplatelets, steroids, SSRIs/SNRIs, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, diuretics, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. Avoid duplicate NSAIDs.