Can Diclofenac be given intravenously?
Dr Chandra M Gulhati
Editor, MIMS,
New Delhi
Editor, MIMS,
New Delhi
Q: What are the possible complications of intravenous diclofenac?
A:While using any medicine including diclofenac sodium, one has to abide by the advice of the manufacturer since the method of manufacture has a bearing on the route of administration. There are many preparations of Diclofenac sodium injectable that can be given by intravenous infusion (but not stat intravenous injection). In such situations, there are no special side effects.