Diclofenac sodium
Pronunciation[edit | edit source]
Dy-KLOH-feh-nak SOH-dee-um
Drug class[edit | edit source]
Diclofenac sodium is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly known as NSAID.
Clinical use[edit | edit source]
It is commonly used to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and is being studied in the prevention and treatment of some types of skin cancer.
Mechanism of action[edit | edit source]
It blocks substances that cause inflammation and pain. It may also prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow.
NSAID[edit | edit source]
It is a type of cyclooxygenase inhibitor, a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and a type of antiangiogenesis agent.
Brand names[edit | edit source]
Also called Voltaren.
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