About Artinil-K Tablet 50mg
Artinil-K Tablet 50mg is a diclofenac potassium NSAID used for pain, inflammation and fever relief.
Artinil-K Tablet 50mg Uses
- Relief of joint pain, swelling and stiffness in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
- Short term control of acute migraine attacks once the headache begins
- Period pain and heavy cramping caused by primary dysmenorrhoea
- Dental pain, pain after a tooth extraction and pain following minor surgery
- Musculoskeletal injuries such as sprains, strains, frozen shoulder and lower back pain
- Fever with body aches when an inflammatory cause is suspected
Artinil-K Tablet 50mg Benefits
- The potassium salt dissolves quickly, so pain relief usually begins within about an hour
- One tablet works on pain, swelling and fever at the same time
- Reduces early morning stiffness, which makes walking and gripping easier
- Film coated tablet is easy to swallow and can be taken with a meal
- Stocked in almost every pharmacy across Pakistan at a modest pack price
- Suits short flare up courses rather than daily lifelong dosing
What Experts Say
Diclofenac potassium is the rapid onset salt of diclofenac and it dissolves faster in gastric fluid than the sodium salt. Peak plasma levels arrive in roughly one hour, which is why clinicians reach for this form in acute pain such as migraine, dental pain and dysmenorrhoea rather than slow background control of chronic joint disease.
The molecule inhibits both COX-1 and COX-2, so prostaglandin production falls at the site of injury and in the gastric lining at the same time. Physicians therefore prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest sensible period, and many add a proton pump inhibitor for patients over 60 or with a previous ulcer. Pakistan carries a heavy burden of undiagnosed gastritis and Helicobacter pylori infection, which sharpens that caution.
Monitoring practice includes blood pressure checks, renal function and liver enzymes when treatment runs beyond a few weeks. Doctors across Pakistan avoid the drug in advanced kidney disease, active peptic ulcer and ischaemic heart disease, and they review any patient already on a blood thinner or a diuretic.
Drug Class
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- Phenylacetic acid derivative
- Non-selective COX inhibitor
Artinil-K Tablet 50mg Uses in Urdu
- جوڑوں کے درد، سوجن اور اکڑن میں آرام دیتی ہے
- آدھے سر کے درد یعنی مائیگرین کے حملے میں جلد فائدہ دیتی ہے
- ماہواری کے دوران پیٹ کے مروڑ اور درد کو کم کرتی ہے
- دانت کے درد اور دانت نکلوانے کے بعد کی تکلیف میں استعمال ہوتی ہے
- کمر درد، موچ اور پٹھوں کے کھنچاؤ میں مفید ہے
- بخار کے ساتھ ہونے والے جسم درد میں بھی افاقہ دیتی ہے
Artinil-K Tablet 50mg formula
- Diclofenac Potassium 50mg
How to use Artinil-K Tablet 50mg?
- Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water and never crush or chew it
- Take it with food or straight after a meal so the stomach lining is protected
- Adults are usually advised 50mg two or three times daily, exactly as the doctor directs
- For a migraine attack the first dose works best when taken at the earliest warning sign
- Leave at least six hours between doses and do not cross 150mg in any 24 hour period
- Use the smallest dose that controls your pain and stop once the symptoms settle
- Not suitable for children under 14 years unless a specialist has prescribed it
Drug Interactions
- Warfarin and other blood thinners: The combined effect on platelets and the stomach lining sharply increases bleeding risk.
- Aspirin and other NSAIDs: Doubling up on this class multiplies ulcer risk without adding meaningful pain relief.
- ACE inhibitors, ARBs and diuretics: Blood pressure control weakens and kidney function can drop, especially in older patients.
- Lithium: Diclofenac slows lithium clearance and can push blood levels into the toxic range.
- Methotrexate: Reduced renal clearance raises methotrexate levels and the chance of marrow suppression.
- SSRI antidepressants: Adding an SSRI such as fluoxetine or sertraline further increases gastrointestinal bleeding risk.
Risks and warnings
- Stomach bleeding: This NSAID can cause ulcers, black stools or vomiting of blood, sometimes without any warning pain.
- Heart and stroke risk: Long courses or high doses raise the chance of heart attack and stroke, especially in people with existing heart disease.
- Kidney function: Dehydration, diuretic use or existing kidney disease can push the kidneys into injury while on this drug.
- Liver enzymes: Yellowing of the eyes, dark urine or persistent nausea should prompt an immediate liver function test.
- Asthma and allergy: Patients who wheeze or develop hives after aspirin or other NSAIDs must avoid diclofenac completely.
- Pregnancy: The tablet is avoided in the third trimester because it can close the baby's ductus arteriosus early.
- Blood pressure: Fluid retention can lift blood pressure and reduce the effect of antihypertensive medicines.
- Elderly patients: People above 65 face a higher risk of gastric and kidney complications and need the shortest possible course.
Artinil-K Tablet 50mg Side Effects
- Stomach pain or a burning feeling in the upper abdomen
- Heartburn and acid reflux
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhoea or constipation
- Bloating and excess gas
- Headache
- Dizziness or a light headed feeling
- Drowsiness
- Skin rash, itching or hives
- Swelling of the ankles and feet from fluid retention
- Raised blood pressure readings
- Black tarry stools, which need urgent medical attention
Storage Conditions
- Store the blister strip below 30°C in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
- Keep each tablet sealed in its foil pocket until the moment you take it
- Avoid damp spots such as a bathroom shelf or a cupboard beside the kitchen stove
- Keep the pack well out of reach of children and pets
- Discard the strip after the printed expiry date even if the tablets look unchanged
