Product Details
Arthrotec 50
Diclofenac Sodium + Misoprostol50 mg + 200 mcg
Tablet
DIN/PIN/NPN
01917056
Manufacturer
Pfizer Canada Inc.
Formulary Listing Date
1996-10-01
Unit Price
0.7449
Amount MOH Pays
0.3149
Coverage Status
General Benefit
ODB Formulary Therapeutic Classification
Therapeutic Note
Diclofenac Sodium + Misoprostol 50 mg + 200 mcg Tablet: NSAIDs have a high rate of serious adverse effects in the elderly. When prescribing NSAIDs, the minimal effective dose for the shortest period of time should be used. In nonspecific pain and/or osteoarthritis, in the absence of joint inflammation (swelling), acetaminophen is a better first choice for analgesia. The most effective treatment to prevent NSAID-gastritis is misoprostol; although H-2 antagonists, such as ranitidine or cimetidine, are commonly used, they are not as effective. NSAIDs can significantly aggravate hypertension and congestive heart failure; ASA in doses below 1 gram per day is a better choice than other NSAID options if anti-inflammatory effects are required in patients with these conditions. Low dose ASA has additional benefits for anti-platelet indications that are not provided by other NSAIDs, and should be given in preference or in addition to other NSAIDs for patients with vascular indications.
ATC Code
M01AB55
Interchangeable Products
DIN/ PIN/ NPN | Brand name | Unit Price | Amount MOH pays |
---|---|---|---|
02413469 | PMS-Diclofenac-Misoprostol | 0.3149 | 0.3149 |
02341689 | Gd-Diclofenac/Misoprostol 50 | 0.3149 | 0.3149 |
01917056 | Arthrotec 50 | 0.7449 | 0.3149 |