You should know the risks and warnings of Caflam to prevent its misuse.
There are some specific circumstances under which the use of certain medications is contraindicated or considered dangerous. So if you are taking any medicine its always a good practice to familiarize yourself with its risks and warnings.
The risks and warnings associated with Caflam are:
Allergy or Hypersensitivity
People with allergies to diclofenac should not take Caflam. Allergies can be mild, but in certain cases, people may also have a severe reaction, known as anaphylactic shock. In this condition, the person is under an imminent threat of death, unless they are given immediate medical care or shot from an EpiPen.
Thus, disclose all your allergies to your healthcare provider so that your medical history contains all information.
Heart diseases
Patients with heart disease, like prior heart attacks, must take it with caution because it inhibits the chemical that protects your heart. Tell your healthcare provider about your heart history if they prescribe you Caflam.
Stroke
If you have had a stroke, exercise caution with Caflam intake.
Hypertension
Hypertensive patients must take Caflam with caution, as it retains water in their body, leading to increased blood pressure. However, not always it will raise your blood pressure to a dangerous extent. But you should be selective with its intake, especially if you have hypertension.
Congestive heart failure
Patients suffering from congestive heart failure- a condition in which the heart can not pump blood efficiently, must take Caflam with caution, as it can cause fluid retention and worsen the condition.
Edema
People with edema due to any condition must take Caflam with caution as it retains water in their body, which can worsen it. Your healthcare provider will prescribe it considering the risk versus benefit ratio.
Gastric ulcers
People suffering from gastric ulcers and acidity must take Caflam with extreme caution because it inhibits the chemicals that protect the lining of your gastrointestinal tract. If you have a complaint of a stomach ache or vomiting with Caflam intake, you must report to the healthcare provider soon.
Caflam can cause ulceration in your stomach lining when taken in the long term. However, nowadays, gastro-resistant diclofenac tablets are also available, which protect you from getting gastric ulcers.
Anticoagulants or bleeding disorders
If you are taking anticoagulants or blood thinners, or you have any bleeding disorder, take Caflam only on the advice of a healthcare provider.
Diclofenac inhibits the chemicals responsible for making clotting factors, and anticoagulants also do that. When you take them together, they can result in bleeding due to increased anticoagulant action.
Kidney disease
If your kidneys are not functioning well, your healthcare provider may prescribe milder supplements, or lower dosages, to not overwhelm your kidneys.
Our kidneys perform the vital task of removing toxins and waste products from the body. However, when kidneys are malfunctioning, naturally, their output is decreased i.e., less waste is removed from the body. Thus, patients should put less load on the kidney, as otherwise, the toxins accumulate in the body, which harms the health of the person.
Asthma
Caflam can precipitate existing asthma. Therefore, take it with caution if you are asthmatic.
Liver diseases
The liver does the metabolism and excretion of drugs in the body. However, in cases where the liver is not working efficiently due to failure or disease, drugs get accumulated in the body. That jeopardizes the health of the person.
Thus, people with liver failure should take medicines with caution.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Pregnant women should not take Caflam unless their doctor advises them. It can affect the functioning of your baby’s heart, especially when taken in the third trimester. Breastfeeding mothers should also consult with a healthcare provider before taking it.
