Voveran 25mg Injection
Manufacturer
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition
Diclofenac (25mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Voveran 25mg Injection is a pain-relieving medicine used to treat pain, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and acute musculoskeletal injuries.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Voveran 25mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self administer. Inform your doctor if you have any history of heart disease or stroke. Please consult your doctor in case any injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness are observed. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, limb discomfort, and injection site reactions. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Nausea Limb discomfort Injection site reactions
Alcohol Warning
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Voveran 25mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Voveran 25mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Voveran 25mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Interacting Medicines
Nimesulide Oxyphenbutazone Metamizole
How it works
Voveran 25mg Injection is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Quick Tips
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems. It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Voveran 25mg Injection as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems. Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
Frequently asked questions
How should Voveran 25mg Injection injection be administered?
Voveran 25mg Injection injection must only be given by a healthcare professional. It can be given deep into the muscle (intramuscularly), preferably in the buttock, under the skin (subcutaneously), or directly into a vein (intravenously) as a bolus and not as an infusion. The dose should not exceed the prescribed quantity and injection should not be given for more than 2 days.
What is the most important information I need to know about Voveran 25mg Injection?
It is important to know that Voveran 25mg Injection may increase your chance of having a heart attack or stroke. The risk is more if you take higher doses and have been using the medicine for longer periods. Also, taking Voveran 25mg Injection may cause ulcers, bleeding, or holes in your stomach and intestine. These problems may happen without warning symptoms at any time during treatment and may even cause death. Therefore, if you encounter any such problems, consult your doctor immediately.
Is Voveran 25mg Injection a good painkiller?
Voveran 25mg Injection is effective in relieving pain and inflammation. It is used for various sorts of pain such as sprains, strains and other injuries. It is also helpful in various types of arthritis, gout, pain and inflammation following surgery.
Can Voveran 25mg Injection hurt your kidneys?
Long-term use and high doses of Voveran 25mg Injection may cause renal problems such as protein or blood in urine and painful urination. Patients who are at maximum risk of developing kidney problems include people who are dehydrated, have heart failure, impaired kidney function, hypertension, elderly, who are on medicines which cause excess urination (diuretics), or medicines which have significant impact on kidney function. Hence, for such patients kidney function monitoring is recommended.
Does Voveran 25mg Injection make you drowsy?
Voveran 25mg Injection can cause drowsiness and also dizziness, fatigue (tiredness) and visual disturbances. However, it is not very common and may not affect everyone. If you experience these symptoms avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.
Can Voveran 25mg Injection be taken during pregnancy?
You should not take Voveran 25mg Injection during the last 3 months of pregnancy as it may cause harmful effects on your baby. Use of Voveran 25mg Injection can also lead to reduced labor (premature delivery). Hence, it is advised to avoid using Voveran 25mg Injection during the first 6 months of pregnancy also. In some cases, Voveran 25mg Injection may be prescribed in pregnant women only if the benefits outweigh the risks involved with its use in pregnant women. If not sure, consult your doctor regarding its use.
Does Voveran 25mg Injection get you high?
No, Voveran 25mg Injection does not get you high. It does not have an abuse potential (drug-seeking behavior) and does not cause physical or psychological dependence.
Is Voveran 25mg Injection a narcotic?
No, Voveran 25mg Injection is not a narcotic. It belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) group of medicines.
