Cataflam is a drug used to reduce pain, inflammation, swelling, or stiffness caused by several conditions. This eMedTV page explores the prescription drug in more detail, noting in particular its side effects, dosing guidelines, and overdose symptoms.
Gas, indigestion, and headache are a few common Cataflam side effects. This part of the eMedTV Web site also lists serious side effects of Cataflam like chest pain and slurred speech; and rare side effects like asthma, hair loss, and depression.
Cataflam uses include the treatment of arthritis symptoms and general pain relief. This section of the eMedTV library provides an in-depth look at uses for Cataflam, including some off-label uses (such as treating gout symptoms or cancer pain).
The suggested Cataflam dosage for symptoms of osteoarthritis is 50 mg two or three times daily. This eMedTV article also lists the Cataflam doses for treating a few other conditions (such as rheumatoid arthritis) and factors that can affect your dose.
Aspirin, lithium, and diuretics are among the drugs that can potentially interact with Cataflam. This eMedTV segment explains how Cataflam drug interactions can increase your risk of bleeding or stomach ulcers, among other things.
Cataflam can cause a heart attack or stroke in some people. This eMedTV page offers other Cataflam precautions and warnings, including other possible side effects and people who shouldn't take the drug (like those with an active bleeding condition).
This eMedTV article lists some things you can do if you're taking Cataflam and weight gain occurs (such as getting regular exercise) -- and also warns that rapid weight gain along with swelling can signify heart failure in some people on Cataflam.
Cataflam could potentially harm a fetus or complicate labor and delivery. This eMedTV article explains that it's important to let your healthcare provider know if you're taking Cataflam and pregnancy occurs (or you're thinking of becoming pregnant).
This eMedTV article highlights generic Cataflam, which is sold under the name Diclofenac Potassium tablets and is available in one strength: 50 mg. This article covers the drug's uses and companies that manufacture it (such as Sandoz and Mylan Labs).
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