Artho Tablet 75mg/0.2mg

About Artho Tablet 75mg/0.2mg

Artho Tablet 75mg/0.2mg Uses

• Osteoarthritis pain and stiffness.
• Rheumatoid arthritis pain and swelling.
• Long term pain management in patients at risk of stomach ulcers from NSAIDs.
• Acute gout flare pain.
• Post operative and musculoskeletal pain.

Artho Tablet 75mg/0.2mg Benefits

• One tablet brings together strong pain and inflammation relief with ulcer prevention.
• A separate stomach protecting medicine becomes unnecessary.
• Twice daily dosing supports steady pain control.
• Useful for patients needing NSAID therapy for weeks or months.

What Experts Say

Diclofenac blocks enzymes called COX-1 and COX-2 that produce prostaglandins responsible for pain, swelling and fever. Because blocking these enzymes also lowers protective prostaglandins in the stomach lining, misoprostol is added to replace that protection and reduce ulcer risk.

Rheumatologists and orthopedic doctors prescribe this combination for patients who need regular NSAID therapy for arthritis but have a history of stomach problems or are older adults at higher ulcer risk. It is never given to women who are pregnant or trying to conceive, since misoprostol can trigger uterine contractions and pregnancy loss.

Joint pain from arthritis is widespread among older adults here, and many people reach for whichever painkiller is available at the local pharmacy without checking for stomach related side effects. A combination tablet like this one is a safer long term choice than plain NSAIDs bought over the counter for ongoing joint pain.

Drug Class

• NSAID with Prostaglandin Analogue (Diclofenac and Misoprostol Combination)

Artho Tablet 75mg/0.2mg formula

• Diclofenac
• Misoprostol

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Artho Tablet 75mg/0.2mg?

• Take with food or milk to reduce stomach irritation.
• Swallow the tablet whole, without crushing or chewing.
• Take at the dose and frequency advised by your doctor, usually twice daily.
• Use effective contraception if you are of childbearing age.
• Avoid taking other NSAID painkillers while on this tablet.

Drug Interactions

• Blood Thinners such as Warfarin: Combined use increases the risk of bleeding.
• Other NSAIDs or Aspirin: Concurrent use raises the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding.
• ACE Inhibitors or ARBs: This tablet can reduce their blood pressure lowering effect and affect kidney function.
• Methotrexate: Diclofenac can increase methotrexate levels, raising toxicity risk.

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy Risk: This tablet must not be used during pregnancy, as misoprostol can cause miscarriage or birth defects.
• Cardiovascular Risk: Long term diclofenac use can raise the risk of heart attack or stroke.
• Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Stomach or intestinal bleeding can occur even with the added stomach protection.
• Kidney Impairment: Caution is needed in patients with existing kidney disease or dehydration.

Artho Tablet 75mg/0.2mg Side Effects

• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Indigestion
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding in women
• Constipation

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature away from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Keep the tablets in their original blister strip until use.
• Do not transfer to unlabeled containers.
• Keep out of reach of children.