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Klofen is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Muscle Pain, Toothache, Rheumatic Pain. Other than this, Klofen has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Klofen. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Klofen have been listed ahead. These side effects of Klofen are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Klofen is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Klofen has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Klofen related warnings section.
Klofen is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Stomach Infection, Skin Rash, Stroke are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Klofen have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Klofen may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Klofen, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Klofen 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Klofen safe for pregnant women?
Klofen should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Klofen safe during breastfeeding?
Klofen may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Klofen on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Klofen can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Klofen on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Klofen on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Klofen on the Heart?
Klofen may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Klofen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Klofen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Klofen habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Klofen has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Klofen does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Klofen only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Klofen cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Klofen
There is no information on the effects of taking Klofen with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Klofen
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Klofen as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Klofen 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.
No, Klofen is not banned in India. It has been approved by CDSCO.
Discontinuation of Klofen on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Klofen 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).
Klofen works by blocking the action of prostaglandins which is responsible for inflammations (swellings) in our body. This helps to relieve temporary painful inflammatory conditions like sports injuries, dental surgery, bursitis, low backache, dysmenorrhoea, post-operative pain, and osteoarthritis.
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