Arthrotec: Usage

Arthrotec

FDA Approved Uses

• Used for the treatment of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in patients at high risk for NSAID-induced ulcers and their complications. Arthrotec provides the NSAID strength of diclofenac needed for the arthritis, and at the same time the anti-ulcer properties of misoprostol to lessen the risk of ulcers induced by NSAIDs.

Contraindications

Any of the following may be reason to choose a different drug. Inform your doctor before starting therapy.

• Allergic to misoprostol, aspirin, diclofenac, or any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
• Active peptic ulcer disease
• Bleeding disorders
• Uncontrolled hypertension
• Congestive heart failure
• Past acute asthma attacks, urticaria, or rhinitis caused by aspirin, NSAIDs, or iodides
• Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)
• Ulcerative colitis
• Chrohn's disease
• Impaired kidney function
• Prophyria
• Known or suspected pregnancy