Diclofenac Sodium Injection

Diclofenac Sodium Injection belongs to class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and is prescribed for providing relief from pain caused due to arthritis & ankylosing spondylitis. It is administered via intravenous route and is known to show fast mode of action. This injection works by blocking activity of COX 2 enzyme which is responsible for synthesis of prostaglandins causing pain & inflammation. Active drugs used in its formulation is known to have chemical formula C14H10Cl2NNaO2 with molar mass of 318.129 g/mol. Diclofenac Sodium Injection shows more than 99% of protein binding ability with metabolism with help of CYP2C9 and elimination half life of 1.2 to 2 hours.