Preferred Label : Diclofenac Epolamine Patch;
NCIt definition : A topical patch containing the epolamine salt form of the nonsteroid anti-inflammatory
drug (NSAID) diclofenac, with anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic and analgesic activities.
Upon topical application of the diclofenac epolamine patch to a specific area, the
patch releases diclofenac epolamine into the skin. Diclofenac locally binds to cyclooxygenase
isoforms 1 and 2 (COX-1 and -2). The inhibition of COX-2 by diclofenac prevents the
COX-2-mediated synthesis of proprostaglandins (PGs) and thereby locally relieves PG-mediated
pain, fever and inflammation.;
Drug name : Flector Patch;
Origin ID : C123266;
UMLS CUI : C4055152;
Semantic type(s)
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