Dolobid

Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis + 1 more

Treatment

5 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Dolobid

What is Dolobid

Diflunisal

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Diflunisal is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation associated with arthritis. It works by blocking certain substances in the body that lead to inflammation. Diflunisal is prescribed to treat rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Diflunisal

is the brand name

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Dolobid Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Diflunisal

Diflunisal

1992

17

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Diflunisal, also known as Diflunisal, is approved by the FDA for 5 uses which include Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis .

Osteoarthritis (OA)

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Pain

Mild pain

Osteoarthritis

Effectiveness

How Dolobid Affects Patients

Diflunisal is a non-narcotic painkiller, anti-inflammatory, and fever reducer. It is not habit-forming and does not cause addiction. It is a slightly different form of salicylic acid, with two fluorine atoms replacing the 0-acetyl group on the carbon 4 position of aspirin. Diflunisal does not break down into salicylic acid in the body.

How Dolobid works in the body

We don't know exactly how diflunisal works, but it's thought to be related to its ability to reduce the amount of pain-causing and inflammation-causing molecules in the body. Diflunisal is a prostaglandin synthetase inhibitor, meaning it stops pain-causing and inflammation-causing molecules from forming. By decreasing the amount of these molecules, diflunisal helps reduce pain and inflammation.

When to interrupt dosage

The endorsed dosage of Dolobid is subject to the specified condition, such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Mild pain and Pain. The measure of dosage wavers, in relation to the technique of delivery (e.g. Tablet - Oral or Oral) displayed in the table underneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Mild pain

500.0 mg, , 250.0 mg

Tablet, film coated, , Tablet, film coated - Oral, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Pain

500.0 mg, , 250.0 mg

Tablet, film coated, , Tablet, film coated - Oral, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Rheumatoid Arthritis

500.0 mg, , 250.0 mg

Tablet, film coated, , Tablet, film coated - Oral, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Osteoarthritis

500.0 mg, , 250.0 mg

Tablet, film coated, , Tablet, film coated - Oral, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Dolobid.

Common Dolobid Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Enasidenib

Major

The metabolism of Enasidenib can be decreased when combined with Diflunisal.

Macimorelin

Major

The therapeutic efficacy of Macimorelin can be decreased when used in combination with Diflunisal.

Methotrexate

Major

The serum concentration of Methotrexate can be increased when it is combined with Diflunisal.

Mifamurtide

Major

The therapeutic efficacy of Mifamurtide can be decreased when used in combination with Diflunisal.

Mycophenolic acid

Major

The metabolism of Mycophenolic acid can be decreased when combined with Diflunisal.

Dolobid Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The toxic dose of diflunisal in rats, mice, and rabbits is 392mg/kg, 439mg/kg, and 603mg/kg, respectively. Overdosing on diflunisal can cause drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rapid breathing, fast heartbeat, sweating, ringing in the ears, confusion, stupor, and coma. The smallest amount of diflunisal that has led to death is 15 grams. Taking diflunisal can increase the risk of serious heart problems such as heart attack and stroke in some patients. It can also cause ulcers

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Dolobid Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Dolobid?

75 active clinical trials are being carried out to explore the potential of Dolobid for alleviating Osteoarthritis (OA), Mild pain and Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Rheumatoid Arthritis

63 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 4

Pain

0 Actively Recruiting

Osteoarthritis

0 Actively Recruiting

Mild pain

0 Actively Recruiting

Dolobid Reviews: What are patients saying about Dolobid?

5

Patient Review

4/21/2008

Dolobid for Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function

I've only been taking this for two weeks, but it has already alleviated the pain I experience in my lower back and hip area. As someone who works with their hands a lot, this has been huge. No side effects so far that I can tell, touch wood.

5

Patient Review

8/9/2008

Dolobid for Arthritis

Out of all the NSAIDs I've tried, this one works best for me. It takes effect quickly, like aspirin, which is helpful when I need relief right away.

5

Patient Review

3/27/2008

Dolobid for Rheumatoid Arthritis

The Nabumetone 750 mg. bothered my stomach, so I was given this at 500 mg. and it helped tremendously!

5

Patient Review

11/27/2007

Dolobid for Pain

5

Patient Review

3/26/2009

Dolobid for Rheumatoid Arthritis

As a nursing student, I found this medication to be very informative and helpful.

4.7

Patient Review

5/28/2008

Dolobid for Arthritis

I stay away from NSAIDs because of FDA warnings.

4.3

Patient Review

4/10/2014

Dolobid for Headache caused by Disorder of Cranial Blood Vessels

Even when taken with food or milk, this medication was very harsh on my stomach. I didn't find it to be any more effective than over-the-counter ibuprofen.

4

Patient Review

12/6/2015

Dolobid for Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function

Long-term or full seasonal use of Dolobid doesn't seem to result in any side effects, from what I can tell. Fioricet combined with Fexofenadine Hcl works well for migraines that are due to CBV during seasonal allergies--I've been using this method since 1995. When I visited the Philippines for a year and didn't have access to Fioricet, Diflunisal 500 mg worked well as a stopgap measure but it wasn't ideal.

4

Patient Review

2/14/2011

Dolobid for Rheumatoid Arthritis

This treatment helped with my swelling and bloating.

2.3

Patient Review

3/2/2014

Dolobid for Arthritis

I find this medication helpful in terms of falling asleep; however, I often wake up during the night and have difficulty returning to sleep.
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Patient Q&A Section about dolobid

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is DOLOBID used for?

"Diflunisal is taken to help with mild to moderate pain that is caused by various conditions. Additionally, it can help reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness that is caused by arthritis. By reducing these symptoms, it becomes easier to do normal daily activities. This medication is classified as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)."

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Is DOLOBID same as ibuprofen?

"A study found that DOLOBID is just as effective as aspirin. The study was double-blind and lasted for 12 weeks, during which patients took different dosages of either DOLOBID or ibuprofen. The results showed that both drugs were effective and had a similar tolerability."

Answered by AI

Is DOLOBID discontinued?

"was a medication used to relieve pain and inflammation.

Dolobid was a medication used to relieve pain and inflammation, but it is no longer available in the U.S."

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Is DOLOBID a narcotic?

"DOLOBID is a non-steroidal drug that can be used to relieve pain, inflammation, and fever. It is a peripherally-acting non-narcotic analgesic drug."

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Clinical Trials for Dolobid

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Patient-Reported Outcomes Dashboard for Inflammatory Arthritis

18+
All Sexes
Chicago, IL

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether showing patient-reported symptoms and personal treatment goals to rheumatology clinicians on a dashboard in the electronic health record improves shared decision-making for adults with rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Do patients whose clinicians use the dashboard report more shared decision-making during their rheumatology visits than patients who receive usual care? * Do patients in the dashboard group report greater progress toward their personal goals and more confidence in managing their symptoms after 6 months? Researchers will compare the dashboard group to a usual care group to see if the dashboard improves shared decision-making, goal attainment, and self-efficacy. Participants will: * Complete a routine symptom questionnaire before their rheumatology visits, as all clinic patients do * Choose personal treatment goals and rate their progress toward those goals 6 months later * Complete short surveys before and after two rheumatology visits about 6 months apart Participants in the dashboard group will also complete questionnaires in the patient portal about pain, fatigue, physical function, sleep, and morning stiffness before each visit. Their answers and goals will be shown to their clinician on a dashboard to guide the conversation during the visit.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Northwestern Medicine Rheumatology

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Disulfiram for Rheumatoid Arthritis

18 - 75
All Sexes
Oklahoma City, OK

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by persistent joint inflammation and systemic immune activation. Obesity is common among individuals with RA and is associated with increased disease activity, reduced treatment response, and worse functional outcomes. Inflammation in adipose tissue, driven in part by activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome and downstream gasdermin D (GSDMD)-mediated pathways, may contribute to systemic inflammation and RA disease severity. Disulfiram (DSF), an FDA-approved medication for alcohol use disorder, has recently been identified as an inhibitor of GSDMD-mediated inflammatory signaling and pyroptosis. Preclinical studies suggest that DSF reduces inflammasome activation, inflammatory cytokine release, and metabolic dysfunction. This study is a 12-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of DSF in overweight and obese adults with active RA despite stable disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy. Participants will be randomized to receive either DSF (250 mg daily) or placebo. The primary objective is to assess safety and tolerability. Secondary and exploratory objectives include evaluating the effects of DSF on systemic inflammation, RA disease activity, metabolic parameters, and adipose tissue inflammasome activation. Findings from this study will inform the feasibility and design of larger clinical trials targeting GSDMD-mediated inflammation in RA.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

University of Oklahoma Health Campus

Beatriz Y Hanaoka, MD, MSc

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Nurse-led Telehealth for Rheumatoid Arthritis

18+
All Sexes
Montreal, Canada

Canada urgently needs new ways to provide rheumatology care that improve treatment and make it easier for people to get high-quality care. E-health technology is a new and promising way to do this, but it hasn't been studied much yet in rheumatology. The investigators will test a new way to help people with rheumatoid arthritis at four clinics in Quebec. This study will check if the new approach is easy to use, fits well into the clinics' daily routine, and if both patients and healthcare workers find it helpful and acceptable. This new approach involves nurses helping patients check their own health from home using an online platform. 104 adults who have rheumatoid arthritis and who have had a flare-up or a change in their medication in the last three months, will participate. Some will start using the online self-monitoring tool right away for 16 months, while others will continue with their usual care for 8 months before trying the tool. During the time they use the tool, they will fill out monthly online questionnaires to check their health. A rheumatology nurse will review their answers, suggest any needed care, provide personalized health information, and be available to answer questions through messages. This new way of care, where nurses help patients monitor their rheumatoid arthritis from home, helps make better use of limited specialist time. It's more convenient for patients, especially those who live far away, and helps meet their needs between regular doctor visits while keeping the quality of care high.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Hopital general de Montreal (+3 Sites)

Laetitia Michou, MD PhD

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Ketogenic and Carnivore Diets for Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis

18 - 64
All Sexes
Charlottesville, VA

This study is a randomized controlled clinical trial evaluating whether two therapeutic dietary approaches - a ketogenic diet and a carnivore (lion) diet - can improve quality of life, reduce symptoms, and influence measures of disease activity in adults with inflammatory bowel disease \[ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease\] (IBD) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Participants will be randomized into one of three groups: 1) Ketogenic Diet, 2) Carnivore (Lion) Diet or 3) Wait-List Control. Participants randomized to a dietary group (ketogenic diet or carnivore diet) will be provided guidance on their specific dietary therapy and answer questions about their symptoms and quality of life at different intervals over a 24 week period. Participants will also complete laboratory testing at different intervals to assess for changes in nutritional status, cardiometabolic health and markers of immune activation and inflammation. Participants initially placed on the wait-list group will be asked similar questions about their symptoms and quality of life and complete the same laboratory testing as participants in a dietary group. Participants on the wait list will then be compared to participants following a specific dietary pattern to assess for any differences between the 2 groups. After 12 weeks, participants on the wait list will be randomized to a dietary group (ketogenic diet or carnivore diet) and followed in a similar fashion for an additional 12 week period.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Resilient Roots: Functional Medicine

Robert D Abbott, MD

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Steroids for Rheumatoid Arthritis

18+
All Sexes
Toronto, Canada

People living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often experience flares-periods where their symptoms suddenly get worse. These flares can cause significant pain, make it harder to move and do daily activities, and lower overall quality of life. Doctors often treat flares with medications called glucocorticoids (GCs), which reduce inflammation. These medications can be taken by mouth (oral/PO) or given as a single injection into the muscle (intramuscular/IM). However, it's not clear which option works better from the patient's point of view-especially when it comes to relief of symptoms, improvements in function, and satisfaction with treatment. Most research so far has focused on how well the drugs control the disease, rather than how they impact the patient's overall experience. Research Questions: 1. Does a single GC injection work just as well as taking pills over a few weeks in improving symptoms reported by patients? 2. How do the two treatments compare in terms of symptom relief, ability to function, and patient satisfaction? 3. What do patients think and feel about using GCs to treat RA flares? What the Investigators Think: The investigators believe that a one-time GC injection is just as good as taking pills for a few weeks when it comes to managing RA flares. In fact, the injection might even be safer and preferred by patients. What the Investigators are Doing: The investigators will study 220 adults with RA who are currently having a flare (with at least 3 swollen and tender joints). These patients will be recruited from rheumatology clinics at the University of Toronto and must not have used GCs in the past month. They will be randomly assigned to receive either: A single injection (Methylprednisolone 120 mg), or Oral pills (Prednisone starting at 15 mg daily and tapering down over 3 weeks). The main thing the investigators will look at is how much better patients feel after 6 weeks, based on a questionnaire designed to measure RA flares. The investigators will also look at how well they function, how satisfied they are with the treatment, and whether they had any side effects. In addition, 20 patients (10 from each group) will be interviewed to understand their experiences and opinions about flare treatment in more detail. Why This Is Possible: The investigators have already surveyed University of Toronto rheumatologists who support the idea and provided input on study design. The investigators have also partnered with experts in research methods, national arthritis organizations, and patient groups to make sure the study is relevant and meaningful. Ethics approval has been obtained. Why It Matters: RA flares can have a major impact on people's lives. While current treatments help control inflammation, the investigators need to better understand how these treatments affect people from their own perspective. This study will shift the focus to what matters most to patients, helping doctors and patients choose the best treatment based not only on medical results but also on the patient's experience. This could lead to more effective and personalized care for people living with RA.

Phase 4
Recruiting

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (+4 Sites)

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