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Pancreatitis associated with diclofenac

I H Khan1, N Edward

  • 1Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Aberdeen, UK.

Postgraduate Medical Journal
|June 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

A patient developed acute pancreatitis after taking diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. This highlights the risk of drug-induced pancreatitis and suggests monitoring serum amylase in patients with abdominal pain after NSAID use.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used for pain and inflammation.
  • Diclofenac is a common NSAID prescribed for conditions like arthropathy.

Observation:

  • A 34-year-old female presented with acute pancreatitis.
  • The pancreatitis onset coincided with the initiation of diclofenac therapy for painful arthropathy.

Findings:

  • The case suggests a potential link between diclofenac use and the development of acute pancreatitis.
  • Prostaglandin inhibition by NSAIDs may play a role in drug-induced pancreatitis.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider NSAIDs as a potential cause of acute pancreatitis.
  • Measuring serum amylase levels in patients experiencing abdominal pain after NSAID ingestion is recommended.
  • This case underscores the importance of pharmacovigilance for NSAID-related adverse events.

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