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Arthrotec

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Arthrotec

What is Arthrotec

Arthrotec is a medicine that is prescribed for treating osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in people who are at high risk for developing stomach or intestinal ulcers. It is a combination of diclofenac and misoprostol. Diclofenac reduces hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Misoprostol reduces stomach acid and replaces protective substances in the stomach that are reduced by NSAIDs.

Side effects of Arthrotec

Side effects of Arthrotec are the followings:

mild stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, bloating, gas;
dizziness, drowsiness, headache;
blurred vision, ringing in your ears;
unusual vaginal bleeding.

But if you have any of these serious symptoms it is strongly recommended to visit your doctor immediately:

chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;
black, bloody or tarry stools;
coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
swelling or rapid weight gain;
urinating less than usual or not at all;
increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure);
nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice;
pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, rapid heart rate, trouble concentrating;
bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
neck stiffness, chills, increased sensitivity to light, purple spots on the skin or seizure (convulsions);
severe skin reaction - fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.

Indication

Arthrotec is prescribed for treating osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in people who are at high risk for developing stomach or intestinal ulcers.