Diclofenac: Effects, Application, Side Effects
How diclofenac works Diclofenac is a so-called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The active ingredient inhibits the formation of so-called prostaglandins by blocking the enzymes responsible for them (cyclooxygenase 1 and 2). Prostaglandins are tissue hormones that are involved in inflammatory processes, pain mediation and the development of fever. By inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis, diclofenac thus has … Diclofenac: Effects, Application, Side Effects
