Dextran high molecular weight and Diclofenac epolamine

• Generic Name: dextran, high molecular weight
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names:

  Dextran 70 6% in 5% Dextrose, Hyskon, Macrodex, Gentran 70, Dextran-HM, Dextran 70 6% in 09% Sodium Chloride

High-molecular weight dextran is a plasma volume expander made from natural sources of sugar (glucose). It works by restoring blood plasma lost through severe bleeding. Severe blood loss can decrease oxygen levels and can lead to organ failure, brain damage, coma, and possibly death. Plasma is needed to circulate red blood cells that deliver oxygen throughout the body.

Dextran is used to treat hypovolemia (decreased volume of circulating blood plasma), that can result from surgery, trauma or injury, severe burns, or other causes of bleeding.

Dextran may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: diclofenac
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren-XR, Zipsor, Zorvolex, Voltaren, Dyloject, also Cambia

Orally for symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.

Orally in fixed combination with misoprostol for the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in patients at high risk for developing NSAIA-induced gastric or duodenal ulcers and in patients at high risk for developing complications from these ulcers.

Topically (as gel) for the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis-related joint pain. Used for joints amenable to topical therapy (e.g., hands, knees); has not been evaluated on joints of the spine, hip, or shoulder.

Orally for management of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

Orally for symptomatic relief of acute gouty arthritis.

Orally or topically for symptomatic treatment of infusion-related superficial thrombophlebitis.

Orally for relief of pain, including postoperative (e.g., orthopedic, gynecologic, oral) pain, in adults.

Transdermally for relief of acute pain due to minor strains, sprains, and contusions.

Orally for symptomatic management of primary dysmenorrhea.