Generic name: diclofenac sodium
Dosage form: gel
Drug class:Topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 1, 2021.
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WARNING: CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL RISK
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WARNING:RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS
CardiovascularThrombotic Events
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events,includingmyocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. This riskmay occur early in treatment and
