Ilhwa Diphenac Beta Injection (Diclofenac β-Dimethylaminoethanol)

Adult administration

As diclofenac beta-dimethylaminoethanol, 90mg is deeply injected into one side of the upper part of the buttock once daily. In severe cases, 90mg may be administered twice daily, alternating between both sides of the buttock for each injection. After the initial treatment phase, it is switched to oral tablets or suppositories. Adjust the dosage appropriately based on age, condition, and symptoms. To minimize cardiovascular adverse reactions, use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.

Patients who regularly consume more than three alcoholic beverages a day should consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication, as it increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. This medication may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, so caution is especially needed for patients with a history or risk factors for heart disease or stroke. As a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, this medication can cause serious gastrointestinal side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation, and the risk is higher in the elderly. Severe allergic reactions that could induce myocardial infarction may occur, so if symptoms like chest pain arise, medical attention should be sought immediately. Care should be taken to avoid glass fragments when using ampoule injections, especially when administering them to children or the elderly. Patients with specific conditions such as peptic ulcers, severe blood disorders, liver impairment, kidney impairment, hypertension, and heart failure should not take this medication. Those with a history of peptic ulcers, asthma, the elderly, etc., should use this medication with caution and be prepared for potential allergic reactions or other side effects. This medication can rarely lead to various side effects such as severe shock, gastrointestinal bleeding, blood disorders, skin adverse reactions, liver impairment, kidney impairment, and psychiatric symptoms, and should be discontinued immediately if any unusual symptoms occur, and medical consultation should be sought. Use the minimum effective dose for the shortest duration possible during treatment, and regular blood tests and liver and kidney function tests are needed for long-term use. This medication should not be used together with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and may interact with several other medications, so current medications should be reported to a healthcare provider. During pregnancy, especially in the late stages, it should be avoided as it may harm the fetus, and breastfeeding mothers should consult with a doctor about medication administration or cessation of breastfeeding. Elderly patients and children should be monitored more closely for side effects when taking this medication, and it should be administered at the lowest necessary dose cautiously.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blistering, peeling of skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Loss of appetite
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• stomatitis
• thirst
• constipation
• agranulocytosis
• thrombocytopenia

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light in. It should be kept at a temperature between 1°C and 30°C to maintain efficacy and safety.

Appearance

A brown ampoule containing a colorless or pale yellow transparent liquid

Package unit

50 ampoules (2 mL/ampoule * 50)