Rapidus 50Mg | 20Tab

• Rapidus 50 mg Tablets

Scientific Name

• Diclofenac Potassium 50 MG

Category Of Rapidus Tablets

• Analgesic, Antipyretic & Anti-inflammatory

Mechanism Of Action Of Diclofenac

• diclofenac which belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which works by:

1. Inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX)-1 and COX-2, thereby inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis
2. May also inhibit neutrophil aggregation/activation, inhibit chemotaxis, decrease proinflammatory cytokine level, and alter lymphocyte activity

Therapeutic Indications Of Rapidus Tablets

• joint, muscle or tendon pain
• attacks of gout; a common form of inflammatory arthritis that is very painful. It usually affects one joint at a time (often the big toe joint).
• pain and swelling after surgery
• sprains, strains, dislocations and fractures and other injuries
• gynecology problems such as period pain.
• Inflammation of the bones and joints such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Back pain.

Method Of Administration Of Rapidus Tablets

• Take as indicated by your doctor.
• Take with or right after a meal.
• The usual dosing is 25 – 50 mg, 2 or 3 times daily.
• In mild cases, as well as for long-term treatment, 75mg to 100 mg each day is usually enough.
• Do not take more than 150 mg in one day.
• For children consult your physician before using Diclofenac
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Rapidus Tablets

• Stomach pain, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, wind, loss of appetite
• Headache, dizziness, vertigo
• Skin rash or spots
• Raised levels of liver enzymes in the blood.
• Fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations), chest pain, heart disorders, including heart attack or breathlessness.
• difficulty breathing when lying down, or swelling of the feet or legs (signs of heart failure), especially if you have been taking a higher dose (150 mg per day) for a long time.
• Stomach ulcers or bleeding (there have been very rare reported cases)

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Rapidus Tablets

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Not preferred especially during the first 3 months