Osteoflam Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Muscle Pain, Toothache, Rheumatic Pain are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Osteoflam Injection have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Osteoflam Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Osteoflam Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Osteoflam Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Osteoflam Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Osteoflam Injection related warnings talks about Osteoflam Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Osteoflam Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Osteoflam Injection in conditions like Stomach Infection, Skin Rash, Stroke. Some other conditions that can be affected by Osteoflam Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Osteoflam Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Osteoflam Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Osteoflam Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Osteoflam Injection safe for pregnant women?
Osteoflam has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Osteoflam without medical advice.
Is the use of Osteoflam Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Osteoflam for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Osteoflam Injection on the Kidneys?
Use of Osteoflam may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Osteoflam Injection on the Liver?
Osteoflam can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Osteoflam Injection on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Osteoflam. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Osteoflam Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Osteoflam Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Osteoflam Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Osteoflam Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Osteoflam Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Osteoflam Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Osteoflam Injection
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Osteoflam Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Osteoflam Injection
Taking Osteoflam Injection with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Osteoflam can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, Osteoflam can cause the blood to become less viscous (thin).
No, Osteoflam does not cause sleepiness because prescribed Osteoflam has no effect on the central nervous system but an overdose of medication may lead to sleepiness, loss of consciousness, seizures, and mild depression.
Yes, Osteoflam is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects have been observed such as epigastric pain (stomach pain), nausea, headache, dizziness, rashes, gastric ulceration, and bleeding are less common.
Osteoflam is a brand name of diclofenac. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs). It is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, bursitis, ankylosing spondylitis, toothache, dysmenorrhoea, renal colic, post-traumatic disorder and post-operative inflammatory conditions which affords quick relief from pain and wounds and edema (swelling).
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