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diclofenac sodium

diclofenac sodium

3.7
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling used for arthritis
  • noun
  • /ˌdaɪkloʊˈfɛnæk ˈsoʊdiəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : diclofenaco sódico
  • My pharmacist warned me about the possible stomach side effects of diclofenac sodium.

Examples

  • After her knee surgery, she was given diclofenac sodium for inflammation and discomfort.

  • The doctor prescribed diclofenac sodium for my arthritis pain.

  • The doctor prescribed diclofenac sodium to help manage her arthritis pain.

  • I take diclofenac sodium twice a day.

  • Doctors often prescribe diclofenac sodium to relieve pain in patients suffering from arthritis.

  • Many athletes use diclofenac sodium for quick recovery after intense training sessions.

  • Before taking diclofenac sodium, it's important to discuss potential side effects with your doctor.

Synonyms

NSAID
vsdiclofenac sodium
  • Specialized
4 3.5

A medicine that lowers pain, fever, and swelling without using steroids

is a specific member of that class, prescribed especially for arthritis pain relief
anti-inflammatory drug
vsdiclofenac sodium
  • Specialized
3 3.4

Medicine that reduces swelling and pain

is a specific anti-inflammatory from that broad group prescribed for arthritis
diclofenac potassium
vsdiclofenac sodium
  • Specialized
4.0

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling, often used for headaches and muscle pain

is the commonly prescribed version for arthritis rather than that alternate formulation
Voltaren
vsdiclofenac sodium
  • Specialized
5.8

A medicine taken by mouth to reduce pain and swelling

is the commonly prescribed oral form for arthritis rather than a brand name
meclofenamate sodium
vsdiclofenac sodium
  • Specialized
8.0

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling in joints

is the drug commonly prescribed for arthritis but differs by chemical compound
meclofenamate
vsdiclofenac sodium
  • Specialized
8.9

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling in arthritis

is a different chemical used for the same arthritis relief rather than that specific drug
diflunisal
vsdiclofenac sodium
  • Specialized
8.1

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling in joints from arthritis

is a different compound aimed at the same pain and inflammation relief
naproxen sodium
vsdiclofenac sodium
  • Specialized
4.2

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling

is another chemical choice for arthritis relief rather than the specific compound
fenoprofen calcium
vsdiclofenac sodium
  • Specialized
4.9

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling in arthritis and similar conditions

is a different medication option for the same symptoms rather than that particular drug
etodolac
vsdiclofenac sodium
  • Specialized
8.6

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling, used for arthritis

is an alternative chemical used for similar relief instead of that named medicine

How Strong

ketorolac
  • Specialized
1 7.5
diclofenac sodium
  • Specialized
3.7
naproxen
  • Specialized
3 3.8
NSAID
  • Specialized
4 3.5
ibuprofen
  • Specialized
23 3.2
aspirin
194 1.9

Surface Forms

diclofenac sodium singular
diclofenac sodiums plural

Morphology

diclofenac + sodium

The element 'sodium' signals a chemical/forming suffix (a sodium salt) so the phrase transparently denotes a chemical compound of 'diclofenac', but 'diclofenac' itself is a technical drug name that is not compositionally interpretable by learners. Because the compound tells you it is a chemical formulation but does not allow a B1 learner to derive the specific meaning 'a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug' without prior knowledge of diclofenac, the expression is only partially transparent.

Etymology

Diclofenac sodium comes from parts of the medicine's name: di hints at 'two' and sodium shows it is the 'salt' form used to make pills. That's why diclofenac sodium is the version doctors give to help reduce pain and swelling.