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Arthrotec |
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- Description - |
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Arthrotec is designed to relieve the symptoms of arthritis in people who are also prone to ulcers. It contains diclofenac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for control of the inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. However, since NSAIDs can cause stomach ulcers in susceptible people, Arthrotec also contains misoprostol, a synthetic prostaglandin that serves to reduce the production of stomach acid, protect the stomach lining, and thus prevent ulcers. |
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Abdominal pain,acid indigestion,diarrhea,gas,nausea |
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Aspirin
Blood pressure medications such as Cardizem, Inderal, Procardia, and Vasotec
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Diuretics (Lasix, HydroDIURIL)
Glipizide (Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL)
Glyburide (Diabeta, Micronase)
Insulin
Lithium (Lithobid, Lithonate)
Magnesium-containing antacids such as Maalox and Mylanta
Methotrexate (Rheumatrex)
Phenobarbital
Prednisolone (Delta-Cortef, Pediapred, Prelone)
Warfarin (Coumadin)
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Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group |
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235 East 42nd Street |
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New York, NY 10017-5755 |
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USA |
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