Re: Arthrotec 75

This is what was in QLEDR:

Synonyms
misoprostol and diclofenac
U.S./Canadian Brand Names
Arthrotec® [US/Can]
Therapeutic Category
Analgesic, Nonnarcotic
Prostaglandin
Use
The diclofenac component is indicated for the treatment of
osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis; the misoprostol component is
indicated for the prophylaxis of NSAID-induced gastric and duodenal
ulceration
Usual Dosage
Adults: Oral: 1 tablet 2-3 times/day with food; tablets should be
swallowed whole, not chewed
Dosage Forms
Tablet: Diclofenac 50 mg and misoprostol 200 mcg; diclofenac 75 mg and
misoprostol 200 mcg



Jeannie Wilson wrote:
> I have a doc who dictates Arthrotec 75 b.i.d. ALL THE TIME. I had a new
> sub flag/blank it and when I edited it, I filled it in as Arthrotec 75.
> She emailed me back and said that was an incorrect dosage and that she
> worked for a company before who was very picky and wouldn't allow that.
> Anyway, this went on for quite a few emails and she quit because she said I
> had told her to write an incorrect dosage, which I hadn't - I simply told
> her that it was okay to write Arthrotec 75, that had been discussed with
> the doctor and he said that is how it is on the sample packs, whatnot.
> Anyway, I told her how I found it in my QLDB and she emailed me back with
> the Pfizer website which had 23 pages on Athrotec, none of which showed
> where it was incorrect for it to be written that way. I linked her to a few
> websites where is showed it with the trademark and either 50 or 75.
> Anyway, long story short, she quit because she couldn't knowingly write an
> incorrect med/dosage. So....now I ask everyone here....is Arthrotec 75
> incorrect? I cannot find it anywhere and have asked the doctor about it
> again, who now thinks I am nuts.

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