Diclofenac

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
gptkbp:ATCCode gptkb:M01AB05
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Voltaren
gptkb:Cataflam
gptkb:Zipsor
gptkb:Zorvolex
gptkbp:CASNumber 15307-86-5
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C14H11Cl2NO2
gptkbp:contraindication peptic ulcer
third trimester of pregnancy
hypersensitivity to NSAIDs
severe heart failure
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Ciba-Geigy
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1973
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 1-2 hours
gptkbp:excretion urine
bile
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Diclofenac
gptkbp:interactsWith gptkb:SSRIs
gptkb:methotrexate
lithium
corticosteroids
ACE inhibitors
diuretics
anticoagulants
other NSAIDs
gptkbp:IUPACName 2-[2-(2,6-dichloroanilino)phenyl]acetic acid
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only (most countries)
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction COX inhibitor
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:molecularWeight 296.1 g/mol
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory D (US, third trimester)
C (US, first and second trimester)
gptkbp:proteinBinding >99%
gptkbp:riskFactor gastrointestinal bleeding
renal impairment
cardiovascular events
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
topical
intramuscular
rectal
ophthalmic
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
dizziness
headache
rash
elevated liver enzymes
gastrointestinal upset
gptkbp:usedFor pain relief
inflammation reduction
treatment of arthritis
gptkbp:WHO_Essential_Medicines_List yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Zentiva
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7