Diclofenac Sodium and Tamoxifen

• 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.

• Generic Name: tamoxifen
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Soltamox, Nolvadex

Tamoxifen blocks the actions of estrogen, a female hormone. Certain types of breast cancer require estrogen to grow.

Tamoxifen is used to treat some types of breast cancer in men and women. It is also used to lower a woman's chance of developing breast cancer if she has a high risk (such as a family history of breast cancer).

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