Ankylosing spondylitis can take diclofenac sodium extended-release capsules for a long time, but should follow the doctor’s instructions.
Diclofenac sodium extended-release capsules is a common non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, with strong antipyretic analgesic anti-inflammatory effect, suitable for the relief of all kinds of chronic arthritis in the acute exacerbation period, or chronic arthritis accompanied by persistent symptoms of swelling and pain in the joints, also used for all kinds of soft-tissue rheumatic pain and post-sports injurious pain, but also used for the relief of all kinds of acute mild and moderate pain.
The drug is contraindicated in people who are allergic to the product, people who have taken NSAIDs causing an allergic reaction or have a history of gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation following the application of NSAIDs, people who have a history of previous or current peptic ulcers/bleeding, and people with severe heart failure. Adverse reactions such as poor appetite (nausea), heartburn, nausea, and acid reflux are the most common during medication.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease, mainly invades the sacroiliac joints, spinal bony prominences, paraspinal soft tissues and peripheral joints, and is accompanied by extra-articular manifestations, and spinal deformity and ankylosis can occur in severe cases. Patients with ankylosing spondylitis should pay attention to functional exercises in daily life, and other therapeutic drugs include thalidomide, biological agents (adalimumab, etc.).
It is recommended that patients with ankylosing spondylitis should go to the hospital in time for consultation and standardized diagnosis and treatment under the doctor’s guidance, and avoid self-medication to avoid delaying the condition or having adverse reactions.