voltaren

Thân thiện

A doctor prescribes Voltaren to a patient for joint pain.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID): Voltaren is the brand name for a medication containing the active ingredient diclofenac. It is used to reduce inflammation, pain, and fever.

Usage

• Voltaren is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, muscle sprains, and other painful inflammatory conditions.
• It is important to note that this specific term refers to the oral form of the medication. Other forms (e.g., topical gel) exist but are separate products.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed Voltaren to manage the inflammation in her knees.
  • He takes Voltaren daily for his chronic back pain.

Advanced Usage

• "on Voltaren": describing a patient's current medication regimen.
  • The patient has been on Voltaren for six months with good results.

Variants and Related Words

• Diclofenac (n): The generic, non-brand name for the active pharmaceutical ingredient in Voltaren.
  • Diclofenac is available under various brand names, including Voltaren.
• NSAID (n): Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. This is the class of drugs to which Voltaren (diclofenac) belongs.
  • Common NSAIDs include ibuprofen, naproxen, and Voltaren.

Synonyms

• Diclofenac sodium: The full chemical name for the salt form commonly used in the medication.
• Anti-inflammatory analgesic: A descriptive term for its pain-relieving and inflammation-reducing properties.

Important Notes

• Voltaren is a prescription medication in many countries and should only be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
• The term specifically refers to the oral tablets or capsules. The topical gel, often used for localized pain, is a different product formulation.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Voltaren) that is administered only orally

Từ đồng nghĩa

• diclofenac sodium
• Voltaren