Diclofenac
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Limited data
Sparse data. Doses and effects may be unreliable or untested.
- 3 corroborating sources
- no dose data
- PubChem toxicity data
Limited data
Sparse data. Doses and effects may be unreliable or untested.
- 3 corroborating sources
- no dose data
- PubChem toxicity data
Aliases: Diclofenac potassium
Summary
Diclofenac is a phenylacetic acid derivative and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).[label] NSAIDs inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX)-1 and-2 which are the enzyme responsible for producing prostaglandins (PGs). PGs contribute to inflammation and pain signalling.
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