The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) of the Ministry of Health has issued a warning about the misuse of Diclofenac, one of the country's most popular painkillers.
The board stated in a statement issued on Friday, May 20, that the public was overusing Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) for pain management.
It was emphasized that using Diclofenac at high doses and for long periods of time is associated with an increased risk of blood clots in the arteries, particularly in patients with underlying heart or circulatory conditions or with certain cardiovascular risk factors.
"It has resulted in heart attacks and strokes in some cases."
"Diclofenac is a widely used pain and inflammation reliever, particularly in painful conditions such as arthritis." Overall, the benefits of diclofenac outweigh the risks," the PPB cautioned.
Individuals who use high doses (150 mg daily) for long periods of time are at risk of having a heart attack or stroke, according to the board.
Patients with a history of heart attack or stroke, heart failure, blood vessel blockages to the heart or brain, or who have had an operation to clear or bypass such blockages, or circulatory problems that restrict blood flow to your limbs, should not take the drug.
Source: https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/75727-govt-warns-against-overusing-popular-painkiller
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