Diflunisal (Diflunisal)
Overview of Diflunisal
Diflunisal is a newer NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) chemically derived from salicyclic acid. It relieves pain and reduces inflammation. Diflunisal is commonly used to treat pain, swelling and stiffness associated with arthritis.
Indication of Diflunisal
Diflunisal is primarily indicated in conditions like Dental surgery, Dysmenorrhoea, Mild to moderate pain, Osteoarthritis, Pain, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sprains, Strains.
Contraindication of Diflunisal
Diflunisal is contraindicated in conditions like Peptic ulcer,Bronchospasm,Renal diseases.
Side Effects of Diflunisal
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Diflunisal, which give rise to further complications include Gi bleeding, Stevens johnson syndrome, Jaundice, Renal failure, Gastric ulceration, Acute interstitial nephritis.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Diflunisal are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Tinnitus, GI symptoms.
Precautions of Diflunisal
Diflunisal should be used with caution and lower daily dose in patients with kidney impairment. It should be used with caution in patients with compromised cardiac function, hypertension and other conditions pre-disposing to fluid retension.