Diclofenac
Diclofenac
Definition
A nonsteroidal benzeneacetic acid derivative with anti-inflammatory activity. As a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), diclofenac binds and chelates both isoforms of cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and-2), thereby blocking the conversion of arachidonic acid to pro-inflammatory-proprostaglandins. This agent also may inhibit COX-2-mediated tumor angiogenesis. When inhibiting COX-2, diclofenac may be effective in relieving pain and inflammation; when inhibiting COX-1, it may produce unacceptable gastrointestinal side effects. This agent may be more active against COX-2 than several other carboxylic acid-containing NSAIDs. (NCI04)
Also known as 2-[(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)amino]benzeneacetic Acid, DICLOFENAC — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC D11AX per NCIT
- ATC M01AB per NCIT
- ATC M02AA per NCIT
- ATC S01BC per NCIT
- NCIT NCIT:C28985 per NCIT
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ankylosing spondylitis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Juvenile idiopathic arthritis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Keratosis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Osteoarthritis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bone element | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skeletal joint | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skin of body | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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