Voltaren Gel
What is Voltaren Gel?
Voltaren Gel contains diclofenac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs). Diclofenac works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Voltaren Topical Gel is used to treat joint pain in the hands, wrists, elbows, knees, ankles, or feet caused by osteoarthritis. This medication may not be effective in treating arthritis pain elsewhere in the body.
Voltaren Gel may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Important information about Voltaren Gel
Before using this Voltaren Gel, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have a history of stomach ulcer or bleeding, liver or kidney disease, high blood pressure, or congestive heart failure.
While the risk of absorbing diclofenac into your bloodstream is low, all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can increase your risk of life-threatening heart or circulation problems, including heart attack or stroke. This risk will increase the longer you use an NSAID. Do not use Voltaren Gel just before or after having heart bypass surgery (also called coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). Read more
Facts About Stents
What is a stent?
A stent is a wire metal mesh tube used to prop open an artery during angioplasty – a procedure where a cardiologist re-opens a blocked artery to restore blood flow to the heart.Angioplasty is also called percutaneous coronary intervention, or PCI.
When are stents used?
Stents are used depending on certain features of the artery blockage. This includes the size of the artery and where the blockage is. Stenting is a fairly common procedure; in fact, over 70 percent of coronary angioplasty procedures also include stenting.
What are the advantages of using a stent?
In certain patients, stents reduce the renarrowing that occurs after balloon angioplasty or other procedures that use catheters. Stents also help restore normal blood flow and keep an artery open if it’s been torn or injured by the balloon catheter. Read more
Fentanyl Lollipop
Known by the brand name Actiq, the fentanyl lollipop is an opioid medication that combines both fentanyl and citrate to provide potent pain relief via the mouth’s mucous membranes.
The Actiq fentanyl lollipop is produced by Cephalon and, as with other forms of the fentanyl drug, is about 81 times stronger than morphine.
Due to its potency and high potential for addiction, fentanyl lollipops are classified as “Schedule II” drugs by the Food and Drug administration. Read more
