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Overview
Diclofenac (Na) is NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). Diclofenac (Na) is a simple phenylacetic acid derivative. It resembles both flurbiprofen and meclofenamate. It reduces fever and inflammation and relieves pain.

Primary Characterstics
Molecular Structure of Diclofenac (Na)
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Amino Phenyl Acetate. It belongs to Cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Diclofenac (Na) is 318.10.
It is weakly alkaline drug and Its pKa is 4.

Indications
Diclofenac (Na) is primarily indicated in conditions like Acute exacerbation of pain and post operative pain, Acute gout, Ankylosing spondylitis, Bursitis, Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, Juvenile chronic arthritis, Low back pain, Musculoskeletal disorders, Osteoarthritis, Peptic ulcer, Periarthritis, Pernicious anaemia and other macrocytic anaemias, Post-operative pain, Prevention of postoperative pain, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sprains, Strains, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Tobacco amblyopia and leber's optic atrophy, Ureteric colic.