diclofenac
Anti-inflammatory prescription drug
Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain, inflammation, and fever.
It's commonly prescribed for arthritis, muscle injuries, and menstrual cramps, available in tablets, gels, and patches.
Like other NSAIDs, it works by blocking enzymes that produce prostaglandins: The doctor prescribed diclofenac for my back pain.
Anti-inflammatory pain reliever
- naproxenAnti-inflammatory analgesic drug
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- indomethacinNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Flat portable computing device
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- patchMaterial covering damage
suppository · injection · ointment · cream · ophthalmic · drops · extended-release · transdermal
Persistent dull discomfort
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
relief · alleviation · soothing · chronic · acute · sharp · dull · burning
Cartilage breakdown in joints
- rheumatoidImmune-mediated joint inflammation
- jointShared by multiple parties
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
synovial · gout · spondylitis · psoriatic · degenerative · flare-up · mobility · erosion
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- prostaglandinsLipid-derived signaling compounds
- inflammatoryTending to provoke outrage
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
edema · joint · tissue · reduction · cytokines · mediators · COX-2 · acute
Medical dispensing authorization
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
- pharmaceuticalManufactured medicinal compound
- side-effectsSecondary, unintended outcomes
contraindications · interactions · metabolism · bioavailability · excretion · half-life · plasma · absorption
ibuprofen
Anti-inflammatory pain reliever
- naproxenAnti-inflammatory analgesic drug
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- indomethacinNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
tablet
Flat portable computing device
patch · suppository · injection · ointment · cream · ophthalmic · drops · extended-release · transdermal · solution
ache
Persistent dull discomfort
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
tenderness · relief · alleviation · soothing · chronic · acute · sharp · dull · burning · radiating
osteoarthritis
Cartilage breakdown in joints
- rheumatoidImmune-mediated joint inflammation
- jointShared by multiple parties
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
stiffness · synovial · gout · spondylitis · psoriatic · degenerative · flare-up · mobility · erosion · deformity
swelling
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- prostaglandinsLipid-derived signaling compounds
- inflammatoryTending to provoke outrage
anti-inflammatory · edema · joint · tissue · reduction · cytokines · mediators · COX-2 · acute · chronic
prescription
Medical dispensing authorization
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
- pharmaceuticalManufactured medicinal compound
side-effects · contraindications · interactions · metabolism · bioavailability · excretion · half-life · plasma · absorption · hepatic