Lofena (Diclofenac Potassium)

Alternate Name: Zipsor

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Analgesic, Musculoskeletal Agent, Central Nervous System Agent, Antirheumatic, Antimigraine

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 25 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use this medicine during the later part of a pregnancy, unless your doctor tells you to. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, heart failure, high blood pressure, or heart or blood vessel problems, or a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding problems. Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). Also tell your doctor if you drink alcohol. This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of blood clots, heart attack, stroke, or heart failureBleeding problems, including stomach or bowel bleeding or ulcerLiver problemsHigh blood pressureKidney problemsSerious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, exfoliative dermatitis, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) This medicine may cause a delay in ovulation for women and may affect their ability to have children. If you plan to have children, talk with your doctor before using this medicine. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. Your headaches may become worse if you use a headache medicine for 10 or more days per month. Write down how often your headaches occur and how often you use this medicine. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Do not use any other NSAID (including aspirin, diflunisal, ibuprofen, naproxen, or salsalate) unless your doctor says it is okay., Some medicines and foods can affect how diclofenac works. Tell your doctor if you are also using any of the following:Cyclosporine, digoxin, lithium, methotrexate, pemetrexed, rifampin, voriconazoleBlood pressure medicine (including ACE inhibitors, ARBs, beta blockers)Blood thinner (including warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat depression (including SNRIs, SSRIs)Steroid medicine, Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.