Arthrotec

Brand: ARTHOTEC

Generic: DICLOFENAC /MISOPROSTOL

ARTHROTEC is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for treatment of signs and symptoms of osteoarthiritis (OS) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in patients at high risk for developing NSAID-induced gastric and duodenal ulcers and their complications.

ARTHROTEC (diclofenac sodium/misoprostol) is really 2 medicines in 1. It includes diclofenac, a type of medicine called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug or NSAID.  Diclofenac, like all NSAIDs, is well known for reducing the pain, swelling, and inflammation associated with both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

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PATIENT INFORMATION

  Arthrotec Patient Information (264.5 KiB, 33 hits)

MEDICATION GUIDE

  Arthrotec Medication Guide (30.6 KiB, 32 hits)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

►What are Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?

NSAID medicines are used to treat pain and redness, swelling, and heat (inflammation) from medical conditions such as:

• different types of arthritis
• menstrual cramps and other types of short-term pain

►NSAID medicines may increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke that can lead to death. This chance increases:

• with longer use of NSAID medicines
• in people who have heart disease

►NSAID medicines should never be used right before or after a heart surgery called a “coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)”.

►NSAID medicines can cause ulcers and bleeding in the stomach and intestines at any time during treatment. Ulcers and bleeding:

• can happen without warning symptoms
• may cause death

►The chance of a person getting an ulcer or bleeding increases with:

• taking medicines called “corticosteroids” and “anticoagulants”
• longer use
• smoking
• drinking alcohol
• older age
• having poor health

►NSAID medicines should only be used:

• exactly as prescribed
• at the lowest dose possible for your treatment
• for the shortest time needed

SAFETY INFORMATION

►Do not take a NSAID medicine:

• if you had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or any other NSAID medicine
• for pain right before or after heart bypass surgery

►Tell your healthcare provider:

• about all of your medical conditions.
• about all of the medicines you take.  NSAIDs and some other medicines can interact with each other and cause serious side effects.  Keep a list of your medicines to show to your healthcare provider and pharmacist.
• if you are pregnant.  ARTHROTEC should not be taken by women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant. ARTHROTEC can cause miscarriage, often associated with bleeding, which may result in other serious complications.
• if you are breastfeeding.  Talk to your doctor.
• have a history of ulcers or bleeding in the stomach or intestines
• have high blood pressure or heart failure
• have kidney or liver problems

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

►SERIOUS NSAID SIDE EFFECTS:

• heart attack
• stroke
• high blood pressure
• heart failure from body swelling (fluid retention)
• kidney problems including kidney failure
• bleeding and ulcers in the stomach and intestine
• low red blood cells (anemia)
• life-threatening skin reactions
• life-threatening allergic reactions
• liver problems including liver failure
• asthma attacks in people who have asthma

►OTHER POSSIBLE NSAID SIDE EFFECTS:

• stomach pain
• constipation
• diarrhea
• gas
• heartburn
• nausea
• vomiting
• dizziness

►Get emergency help right away if you have any of the following symptoms:

• shortness of breath or trouble breathing
• chest pain
• weakness in one part or side of your body
• slurred speech
• swelling of the face or throat

►STOP your NSAID medicine and call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms:

• nausea
• more tired or weaker than usual
• itching
• your skin or eyes look yellow
• stomach pain
• flu-like symptoms
• vomit blood
• there is blood in your bowel movement or it is black and sticky like tar
• skin rash or blisters with fever
• unusual weight gain
• swelling of the arms and legs, hands and feet

These are not all the side effects with NSAID medicines.  Talk to your health care provider or pharmacist for more information about NSAID medicines.

NOTE

Aspirin is an NSAID medicine but it does not increase the chance of a heart attack.  Aspirin can cause bleeding in the brain, stomach, and intestines.  Aspirin can also cause ulcers in the stomach and intestines.

Some of these NSAID medicines are sold in lower doses without a prescription (over–the–counter).  Talk to your healthcare provider before using over-the-counter NSAIDs for more than 10 days.

DRUG INTERACTION

Before starting a ARTHROTEC treatment you must inform your physician if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• ACE-Inhibitors
• Aspirin
• Digoxin
• Warfarin
• Oral hypoglycemics
• Methotrexate
• Cyclosporine
• Lithium
• Antacids
• Diuretics

Also inform your personal physician of those medicines, supplements or vitamins you may be taking and ask if it is safe to start taking other medicines while you are treated with this medicine.