Product Details
Voltaren
Diclofenac Sodium25 mg
Enteric Coated Tablet
DIN/PIN/NPN
00514004
Manufacturer
Geigy Pharmaceuticals,Division of Ciba-Geigy Canada Ltd.
Formulary Listing Date
1996-10-01
Unit Price
NA
Amount MOH Pays
NA
Coverage Status
Not a Benefit
ODB Formulary Therapeutic Classification
Therapeutic Note
Diclofenac Sodium 25 mg Enteric-Coated 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
M01AB05
Interchangeable Products
DIN/ PIN/ NPN | Brand name | Unit Price | Amount MOH pays |
---|---|---|---|
00514004 | Voltaren | NA | NA |
00808539 | Teva-Diclofenac | 0.0781 | 0.0781 |
02302616 | PMS-Diclofenac | 0.0781 | 0.0781 |
00839175 | Apo-Diclo | 0.0781 | 0.0781 |