• Diclofenac is used to treat mild to moderate pain, or signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. The Cataflam brand of this medicine is also used to treat menstrual cramps.

• Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet or delayed-release tablet. Swallow it whole.

• Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 18 years old without medical advice.

• Diclofenac may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are taking this medicine.

• You should not use diclofenac if you have a history of allergic reaction to aspirin or NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).

•Diclofenac may increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term or have heart disease.

•Sudden or severe stomach pain, bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
•worsening asthma (wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing).

•It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with this medicine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines while being treated with this one, to make sure that the combination is safe. Abiraterone may increase the levels of the following medicines in the blood. If you are taking any of these your doctor may have to reduce your dosage:
• codeine
• desipramine
• flecainide
• haloperidol
• metoprolol
• propafenone
• propranolol
• risperidone
• oxycodone
• tramadol
• venlafaxine. The following medicines could affect the level of abiraterone in the blood and so should be avoided where possible while you are having treatment with this medicine:
• atazanavir
• azole antifungals such as ketoconazole, itraconazole
• carbamazepine
• clarithromycin
• indinavir
• nefazodone
• nelfinavir
• phenobarbital
• phenytoin
• rifabutin
• rifampicin
• rifapentine
• ritonavir
• saquinavir
• telithromycin
• voriconazole.

•Read the package insert and/or patient product information sheet that comes with your prescription.
• Most medications should be stored in a dry place away from heat and humidity.
• Some medications also have special instructions for storage. Check for special instructions on your prescription label.
• If your medication needs to be protected from light, it should be stored in a container that filters out light, such as a clean film canister.
• If your medication needs to be refrigerated, and you do not have a fridge available (for example, if you are working outside or on the road all day), try using a cooler with an ice pack. An ordinary cooler found at hardware or sporting goods stores will do.

•Consult your doctor for further instructions and also read the package insert and/or patient product information sheet that comes with your prescription.

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