Efficacy and safety of iontophoresis with diclofenac ampoules in the treatment of motor organ diseases and injuries Review article

Abstract

The idea of pharmacotherapy in the treatment of locomotor system pain is to inhibit local inflammatory processes in the muscles, ligaments and fascia. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are one of the well-known groups of anti-inflammatory medications. Diclofenac is the most commonly used compound in this group. The most common is the oral dosage form. Other forms of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs administration include parenteral (intravenous and intramuscular) and topical application. Diclofenac can be administered by iontophoresis in physical therapy. Iontophoresis (or ionophoresis) is a procedure involving the insertion of dissociated drugs into tissues by electric field forces. This process occurs due to the spontaneous dissolution of electrolyte particles into ions in water.