Arthrotec is a combination medicine consisting of two drugs as its active < br />
ingredients, firstly diclofenac(50 mg / 75 mg) which is a non - steroidal anti -< br />
inflammatory drug(NSAID) with analgesic properties that helps in reducing < br />
pain and inflammation and secondly misoprostol(200 mcg) - “ a gastrointestinal
mucosal protective prostaglandin E 1 analog which helps in protecting the
stomach from the adverse effects of diclofenac. This medicine is especially < br />
used in the treatment of arthritis in patients with high chances of getting
stomach ulcers and related problems.< br />
< strong > USES < br />
Arthrotec is used to cure and prevent the symptoms of osteoarthritis and
rheumatoid arthritis in patients who are at risk of having a NSAID - triggered < br />
ulcer or other ulcers.< br />
< strong > HOW TO USE< br />
Take it in dose and duration only as per the guidelines provided by your doctor.< br />
Read the label carefully prior to use. Do not crush or chew it. Avoid lying down < br />
for a while after consuming this medicine.Take it with or without food as< br />
directed by your physician.Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed< br />
one.Drink plenty of water and fluids.< br />
< strong > PRECAUTIONS < br />
Take Arthrotec under medical supervision and inform your doctor in detail < br />
about your medical history, existing diseases and medication before using it.< br />
Preganant women and women who are planning to conceive must not take < br />
this medicine as misoprostol, one of the active ingredients of this medicine can
lead to abortion, premature birth or birth defects. Lactating mothers should < br />
ask their doctor before using it.Patients with cardiovascular diseases,< br />
hypersensitivity to such drugs, coronary artery bypass graft(CABG) surgery,< br />
gastrointestinal bleeding, kidney or liver problems should use it only after < br />
consulting their physician. Avoid alcohol consumption along with it as it may < br />
increase the drowsiness in patients.< br />
< strong > SIDE EFFECTS < br />
ï ‚ · Diarrhoea < br />
ï ‚ · Nausea < br />
ï ‚ · Abdominal pain
ï ‚ · Dizziness < br />
ï ‚ · High blood pressure < br />
ï ‚ · Dry mouth
ï ‚ · Irregular heartbeat
ï ‚ · Skin rash
Seek medical assistance immediately if any of the above < br />
mentioned or other unusual symptoms occur after using Arthrotec.
