Defenac-Sr Tablet

Defenac-Sr Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to relieve pain and inflammation associated with migraine, muscle pain, dental pain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, gout, strain, and sprain. Pain is an unpleasant sensation and emotional experience associated with tissue damage. 

Defenac-Sr Tablet contains Diclofenac which works by blocking the effect of an enzyme called cyclo-oxygenase (COX) that produces prostaglandins responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation. Thereby, Defenac-Sr Tablet provides relief from pain and inflammation.

Defenac-Sr Tablet should be taken as prescribed. This medicine may cause certain side effects such as stomach pain, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite, headache, and dizziness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Defenac-Sr Tablet should be avoided if allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have stomach ulcers, gastric bleeding, severe heart failure, high blood pressure and liver or kidney disease before taking Defenac-Sr Tablet. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Defenac-Sr Tablet may cause dizziness; therefore, drive only if you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption as it may cause increased dizziness and stomach irritation. Defenac-Sr Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as the safety is not established.

Defenac-Sr Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Defenac-Sr Tablet relieves mild to moderate pain, swelling and joint stiffness caused due to arthritis. It is also helpful in the conditions of acute migraine, muscle pain, dental pain, gout, sprain, and strain. Defenac-Sr Tablet works by blocking the effect of an enzyme called cyclo-oxygenase (COX) that produces prostaglandins responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation.

• Stomach pain
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Dizziness

Avoid taking Defenac-Sr Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Avoid taking Defenac-Sr Tablet if you have recently had heart bypass surgery as it may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. Be cautious as Defenac-Sr Tablet may also increase the risk of stomach or intestinal bleeding. Inform your doctor if you have stomach ulcers, gastric bleeding, severe heart failure, high blood pressure and liver or kidney disease. If you have/had a severe allergy to painkillers and have conditions like asthma, rhinitis, angioedema (swelling under the skin) or skin rashes, do not take Defenac-Sr Tablet. Defenac-Sr Tablet not recommended for children under 12 years of age. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Defenac-Sr Tablet may interact with painkillers (nimesulide, oxyphenbutazone, metamizole), anti-blood clotting agents (warfarin), blood pressure-lowering agents (hydrochlorothiazide) and medicines for mania (lithium). Inform your doctor if you are taking any of these.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have a peptic ulcer, gastric bleeding, severe heart failure, diarrhoea and high blood pressure.

• NIMESULIDE
• OXYPHENBUTAZONE
• METAMIZOLE
• WARFARIN
• HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
• LITHIUM

• Include turmeric and fish oils as they help in reducing inflammation.
• Please do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase joint pain in arthritis. Instead, you can do stretching, low impact aerobic exercises like walking on a treadmill, bike riding and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscle strength by lifting light weights.
• Include fish like salmon, trout, tuna and sardines. These fishes are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids that ramp up inflammation.
• Your sitting posture is important, especially when you have pain and inflammation conditions. Try to sit as little as possible and only for a short time (10-15 min). Use back support like a rolled-up towel at the back of the curve to minimise pain. Keep your knees and hips at a right angle. Besides this, you can use a footrest if required.
• Adopting a healthy lifestyle coupled with a diet containing high proteins is the mainstay in the management of arthritic conditions.

Pain: It is an unpleasant sensation and emotional experience associated with tissue damage. Pain can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). Perception of pain can differ from person to person, from tolerable to non-tolerable. 

Rheumatoid arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting various joints (hands and feet). In this condition, the body's immune system attacks its own tissue (including joints). 

Ankylosing spondylitis: Ankylosing spondylitis is a rare type of arthritis that affects the spine and larger joints, causing extreme pain and stiffness. 

Osteoarthritis: It is a joint disease in which the two ends of the joints come together due to the breakdown of a protective covering called cartilage. Due to the absence of this protective covering, the joints rub against each other, leading to pain and stiffness. Symptoms include pain, stiffness, inflammation and tenderness.