Arthrotec
Active Ingredient(s): Diclofenac + MisoprostolFDA Approved: * December 24, 1997
Pharm Company: * GD SEARLE LLC
Category: Anti-Inflammatory
Diclofenac/misoprostol, sold under the brand name Arthrotec, is a fixed-dose combination medication that contains: Diclofenac sodium: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic properties Misoprostol: Gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal protective prostaglandin E1 analog. In the United Kingdom it is marketed by Pharmacia and it is indicated for prophylaxis against NSAID-induced gastroduodenal ulceration in people requiring diclofenac for rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.&... [wikipedia]
* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.19 Discussions
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Until Dec 2016 I have been taking Arthrotec for years and never had a problem. Walmart will not take my plan D Envision ...
4 REPLIESWill taking diclofenac/misoprostol separately (generics for the drugs in Arthrotec) be as effective as taking them combi...
3 REPLIESbursitis ## I have terrible pain in my knees so I consulted an orthopaedic and he has prescribed rotec t5 after an x'...
2 REPLIESCan I take arthrotec and rivocacet at the same time? ## Sorry the name of it is spelled rivacocet ## Arthrotec contains ...
2 REPLIEScan i take arthrotec if i am alergic to sulfas ## Hi ron, I have found no reports stating that Arthrotec contains sulfa....
1 REPLYhas anyone had any bad side effects with this drug? ## Side effects are possible with any medication, some are worse tha...
1 REPLYWENT TO DOCTOR WHO SAID I HAD INFLANATION OF THE BONE AND LIGAMENTS OF MY SHOULDER FROM LIFTING WEIGHTS ARTHROTECK AFTER...
I seem to be doing fine with the xarelto, but my arthritis is killing me without my prescription pain reliever, Arthrote...
2 REPLIESThere are generics available for the drugs that are in arthrotec and I am wondering if it will be as effective if I take...
2 REPLIESmy grandfather in in a nursing home, he is on all these meds, he is not himself anymore, we need to know what these drug...
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