يستعمل دواء رومافين 1% جل 20جمromafen 1% gel 20 gm nsaid.acetic acid derivatives nsaid.acetic acid derivatives

description -a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (nsaid) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. it is primarily available as the sodium salt. - -indication : -for the acute and chronic treatment of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. - -mechanism of action the antiinflammatory effects of diclofenac are believed to be due to inhibition of both leukocyte migration and the enzyme cylooxygenase (cox-1 and cox-2) leading to the peripheral inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. as prostaglandins sensitize pain receptors inhibition of their synthesis is responsible for the analgesic effects of diclofenac. antipyretic effects may be due to action on the hypothalamus resulting in peripheral dilation increased cutaneous blood flow and subsequent heat dissipation.