Drug Summary

  Drug name:  diclofenac
  Chemical name:  diclofenac sodium
  Formula:  C₁₄H₁₁Cl₂NO_{2
  Weight:   296.149
  CAS no:  15307-86-5
  DrugBank link:  DB00586
  Description:  A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. [PubChem]
  Indication:  For the acute and chronic treatment of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.}