How does diclofenac increase the risk of developing gastrointestinal ulcers and what protective measures can minimize this side effect?
Lakshya KumarExplorer
How does diclofenac influence the risk of developing gastrointestinal ulcers?
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Diclofenac can increase the risk of gastrointestinal ulcers by inhibiting the production of protective stomach prostaglandins. Taking it with food or using a proton pump inhibitor can help reduce this risk.