Cataflam (Diclofenac Potassium Immediate-Release Tablets) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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Cataflam®
(diclofenac potassium) Immediate-Release Tablets of 50 mg

CARDIOVASCULAR RISK

NSAIDs may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may increase with duration of use. Patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease may be at greater risk. (See WARNINGS.)
Cataflam® (diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets) is contraindicated for the treatment of perioperative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery (see WARNINGS).

GASTROINTESTINAL RISK

NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events including inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. These events can occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms. Elderly patients are at greater risk for serious gastrointestinal events. (See WARNINGS.)

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Cataflam® (diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets) is a benzeneacetic acid derivative. Cataflam (diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets) is available as immediate-release tablets of 50 mg (light brown) for oral administration. The chemical name is 2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino] benzeneacetic acid, monopotassium salt. The molecular weight is 334.25. Its molecular formula is C₁₄H₁₀Cl₂NKO₂, and it has the following structural formula

Cataflam® (diclofenac potassium) Structural Formula Illustration

The inactive ingredients in Cataflam (diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets) include: calcium phosphate, colloidal silicon dioxide, iron oxides, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, maize starch, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide.

What are the possible side effects of diclofenac (Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren, Voltaren-XR, Zipsor)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop taking diclofenac and seek medical attention or call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;
black, bloody, or tarry stools;
coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee...

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What are the precautions when taking diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets (Cataflam)?

Before taking diclofenac, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to aspirin or other NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: stomach/intestinal/esophagus problems (such as bleeding, ulcers, recurring heartburn), kidney disease, liver disease, asthma (including a history of worsening breathing after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs), stroke, dehydration, bleeding or clotting problems, growths in the nose (nasal polyps).

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 4/7/2011
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.