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Aquadol 75 mg Injection

Manufactured by: Themis Medicare Ltd.
Composition: Diclofenac
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Aquadol 75 mg Injection is a Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drug used to treat pain associated with conditions like Gout, Migraine, Rheumatoid Arthritis, sprains of muscles and joints etc. In some cases, it is also used to treat mild to moderate fever.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Aquadol 75 mg Injection

  • Abdominal painsevere
  • Constipationsevere
  • Diarrheasevere
  • Nausea and vomitingsevere
  • Skin rash
  • Tinnitus
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Aquadol 75 mg Injection

Onset of action

The effect can be observed within 10-30 minutes of consumption. Note: Potassium salts of Diclofenac act faster than the Sodium salts as they are absorbed faster from the Gastro-Intestinal Tract.

Duration of effect

The effect typically lasts for an average of 1-2 hours. However, the time might vary depending upon the dosage form administered.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate
This medicine should not be consumed with alcohol. Symptoms of stomach bleeding (such as the presence of dried and coffee colored blood in cough or stools) should be reported to the doctor immediately.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not considered safe during pregnancy especially after 30 weeks of gestation. You should consult a doctor before using this medicine. Potential benefits and risks involved should be given due consideration before administration.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not likely to pass into milk and cause any severe effect. But it is not recommended to use since there is a lack of conclusive evidence. A doctor must be consulted before taking the medicine.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Aquadol 75 mg Injection

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Aquadol 75 mg Injection, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Divon 75 MG Injection
Micro Labs Ltd.
Dolokind 75 MG Injection
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Jonac 75 MG Injection
Zydus Cadila
Nudiclo 75 MG Injection
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Tromax 75 MG Injection
Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Aquadol 75 mg Injection

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Aquadol 75 mg Injection is used to treat symptoms like swelling, pain, and stiffness of joints associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

  • Osteoarthritis

    Aquadol 75 mg Injection is used to treat symptoms like tender and painful joints associated with Osteoarthritis.

  • Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Aquadol 75 mg Injection is used to treat symptoms like stiffness and pain associated with Ankylosing Spondylitis.

  • Dysmenorrhea

    Aquadol 75 mg Injection is used to relieve excessive pain and cramps during menstruation.

  • Mild to moderate pain

    Aquadol 75 mg Injection is used to relieve pain of sprains, strains, sports injuries etc.

  • Migraine

    Aquadol 75 mg Injection is used to relieve acute pain in migraine.

  • Bursitis

    Aquadol 75 mg Injection is used to relieve swelling and pain in joints.

  • Tendinitis

    Aquadol 75 mg Injection is used to relieve pain and swelling associated with the tissue connecting the muscle and bones.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Aquadol 75 mg Injection

  • Allergy

    Aquadol 75 mg Injection is not recommended if you have a known history of allergy to medicines belonging to NSAIDs. Severe allergic conditions like Asthma and Urticaria can be triggered in such cases.

  • Peptic Ulcer

    Aquadol 75 mg Injection is not recommended if you have peptic ulcer or are suspected of having it. It could cause severe swelling and bleeding in the stomach, colon and anus.

  • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)

    Aquadol 75 mg Injection is not recommended for relieving pain after you have undergone CABG.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. However, the missed dose should be skipped if it is almost time for the next dose.

  • Overdose

    A doctor should be contacted immediately if an overdose of Aquadol 75 mg Injection is suspected. Signs and symptoms of overdose include rashes on the skin, confusion, pain in the chest, blurred vision etc. Immediate medical attention is needed if an overdose is confirmed.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

  • Description

    - Drinking alcohol with this medicine substantially increases the risks of stomach bleeding.

  • Instructions

    - This medicine should not be consumed with alcohol. Symptoms of stomach bleeding (such as the presence of dried and coffee colored blood in cough or stools) should be reported to the doctor immediately.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Asthma

    severe
    Aquadol 75 mg Injection should not be taken if you have NSAID-sensitive asthma. Any such history should be reported to the doctor so that appropriate substitution can be done.

  • Fluid retention and Edema

    severe
    Aquadol 75 mg Injection should be taken only after consulting a doctor. Monitoring of blood pressure and heart conditions is necessary on a regular level during the course of therapy.

  • Gastro-Intestinal toxicity

    severe
    Aquadol 75 mg Injection and other NSAIDs should be taken after consulting a doctor especially if the intended duration is longer than a month. Any symptom indicating ulceration and bleeding like chronic indigestion, appearance of coffee colored dry blood in stools or vomiting of blood should be reported immediately.

  • Skin rash

    severe
    Aquadol 75 mg Injection can cause these fatal skin allergies without any warnings. Signs and symptoms like rashes, hives, fever or other allergic symptoms should be reported without any delay. This condition requires immediate medical intervention.

  • Impaired kidney function

    severe
    Aquadol 75 mg Injection should be taken after consulting a doctor if you are having a kidney disease. Suitable adjustment in dosage and monitoring of kidney functions is required in such situations.

  • Heart attack and stroke

    severe
    Aquadol 75 mg Injection should be taken only after consulting a doctor. The dose needs to be optimized based on the severity of the heart condition. Additional medicines are to be taken to minimize the risk. Symptoms indicating heart attack like chest pain, shallow breathing, speech slurring, and weakness should be immediately reported to the doctor.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Aquadol 75 mg Injection should be taken following all labeled instructions. The duration and amount of medicine consumed should be as prescribed by the doctor. It can be taken with food or after food. Adequate amount of water should be consumed to minimize the irritation caused in the stomach.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is not considered safe during pregnancy especially after 30 weeks of gestation. You should consult a doctor before using this medicine. Potential benefits and risks involved should be given due consideration before administration.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is not likely to pass into milk and cause any severe effect. But it is not recommended to use since there is a lack of conclusive evidence. A doctor must be consulted before taking the medicine.

General warnings

  • Effect on heart

    - Aquadol 75 mg Injection can have adverse effects on heart especially after a prolonged duration of use. It could increase the risk of diseases like stroke and heart attack which may be fatal.

  • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

    - Aquadol 75 mg Injection should not be taken to relieve pain before or after undergoing a coronary artery bypass surgery.

  • Gastro-intestinal bleeding

    - Aquadol 75 mg Injection can cause severe bleeding and perforation after prolonged usage. These adverse events may occur with or without warning symptoms. The elderly people are at greater risk to this and require suitable adjustment in dosage.

Other details

  • Food timings: Information not available
  • Administration time: Information not available
  • Sleep inducing: Information not available

How it works

Aquadol 75 mg Injection works by reducing the formation of certain substances in the body that causes pain and swelling.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
Schedule
Schedule H

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