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What is the generic name?
DICLOFENAC SODIUM AND MISOPROSTOL
What is the Trade Name for DICLOFENAC SODIUM AND MISOPROSTOL?
Diclofenac sodium and Misoprostol
What are the Indications for DICLOFENAC SODIUM AND MISOPROSTOL?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Diclofenac sodium/misoprostol is indicated for treatment of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in patients at high risk of developing NSAID-induced gastric and duodenal ulcers and their complications. For a list of factors that may increase the risk of NSAID-induced gastric and duodenal ulcers and their complications [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Diclofenac sodium/misoprostol is a combination of diclofenac sodium, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and misoprostol, a prostaglandin-1 (PGE1) analog, indicated for the treatment of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in patients at high risk of developing NSAID-induced gastric and duodenal ulcers and their complications ( 1 )
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