diclofenac potassium

Thân thiện

A pharmacist hands a patient a box of diclofenac potassium tablets.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID): Diclofenac potassium is a medication used to reduce inflammation, pain, and fever. It belongs to a class of drugs that work by inhibiting the body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed diclofenac potassium for my arthritis pain.
  • Diclofenac potassium is often used to treat conditions like osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.

Advanced Usage

• "Potassium salt of diclofenac": This phrase specifies the chemical form, which is often used for faster absorption compared to other forms like diclofenac sodium.
  • The potassium salt of diclofenac may provide quicker pain relief.

Variants and Related Words

• Diclofenac sodium (n): A different salt form of the same active drug, diclofenac.

  • Diclofenac sodium is another common formulation of the medication.

• NSAID (n, abbreviation): Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, the drug class to which diclofenac potassium belongs.

  • Common NSAIDs include ibuprofen, naproxen, and diclofenac potassium.

Synonyms

• Analgesic: A substance that relieves pain.
• Anti-inflammatory: A substance that reduces inflammation.

Related Phrases

• "Trade name Cataflam": A specific brand name under which diclofenac potassium is marketed.
  • Cataflam is a trade name for diclofenac potassium.

Notes

• This word is a specific pharmaceutical compound name. It is typically used in medical, pharmacological, and clinical contexts.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Cataflam)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cataflam