Diclofenac is a common non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Diclofenac has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties that treat various conditions in reproductive-age women. It occurs in the amniotic fluid at relevant concentrations. In addition, Diclofenac has some teratogenic effects. It reduces the fetal prostaglandin levels and, therefore, is avoided in the third trimester. The known adverse effects of NSAIDs in late pregnancy are premature constriction of the fetal ductus arteriosus and nephrotoxicity.
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Is it a must to avoid Diclofenac during pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 34 weeks pregnant. Because of severe wrist pain, she had Diclofenac tablets for five days. Now, we are worried after reading on internet that Diclofenac should be avoided during pregnancy. Will it cause any danger to her pregnancy? Please help us doctor. Read Full »
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, stop the medicine now. Yes, Diclofenac should not be taken during pregnancy. The risk is much more when the organ of the fetus develops that is in the first 10 to 12 weeks of pregnancy. Thus, you are lucky enough that she is at 34 weeks and that all feta... Read Full »