Piroxicam(20 Mg)
Uses
Piroxicam is used to relieve swelling, stiffness and joint pain in various diseases of the joints like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
How it works
Piroxicam is one of a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by decreasing the production of a chemical (prostaglandins) that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
The recommended adult oral dose for osteoarthritis, pain, rheumatoid arthritis in adults is 20 mg: 20 mg orally once a day or 10 mg orally twice a day.
The recommended pediatric dose for pain is 15 mg: 0.2 to 0.3 mg/kg orally once a day.
Piroxicam gel for adults and children: For external use only. No occlusive dressings should be employed. Apply 1 g of Gel, corresponding to 3 cm, and rub into the affected site three to four times daily leaving no residual material on the skin. Therapy should be reviewed after 4 weeks.
Piroxicam gel is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age.
Common side effects
Changes in the red blood cells which may result in unusual bruising or bleeding, changes in the white blood cells which may result in increased risk of infection, loss of appetite, increase in blood sugar levels, dizziness,vertigo, drowsiness, ringing in ears, abdominal pain/discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, wind, nausea,vomiting, indigestion, itching, skin rash, swelling of the feet, hands or other parts of the body, weight gain, blurred vision, fast or pounding heartbeat, sore mouth and/or lips, decreased/low blood sugar level, kidney problems.
When applied in gel form on the affected area it may cause side effects like: redness, rash and/or itching of the skin, reaction of the skin to the sunlight.
Who should not take
Do not take piroxicam if you:
Previously had or currently have a stomach or intestinal ulcer, bleeding or perforation.
If you have, or have previously had disorders of the stomach or intestines such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn
Piroxicam(20 Mg)
Uses
Piroxicam is used to relieve swelling, stiffness and joint pain in various diseases of the joints like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
How it works
Piroxicam is one of a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by decreasing the production of a chemical (prostaglandins) that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
The recommended adult oral dose for osteoarthritis, pain, rheumatoid arthritis in adults is 20 mg: 20 mg orally once a day or 10 mg orally twice a day.
The recommended pediatric dose for pain is 15 mg: 0.2 to 0.3 mg/kg orally once a day.
Piroxicam gel for adults and children: For external use only. No occlusive dressings should be employed. Apply 1 g of Gel, corresponding to 3 cm, and rub into the affected site three to four times daily leaving no residual material on the skin. Therapy should be reviewed after 4 weeks.
Piroxicam gel is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age.
Common side effects
Changes in the red blood cells which may result in unusual bruising or bleeding, changes in the white blood cells which may result in increased risk of infection, loss of appetite, increase in blood sugar levels, dizziness,vertigo, drowsiness, ringing in ears, abdominal pain/discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, wind, nausea,vomiting, indigestion, itching, skin rash, swelling of the feet, hands or other parts of the body, weight gain, blurred vision, fast or pounding heartbeat, sore mouth and/or lips, decreased/low blood sugar level, kidney problems.
When applied in gel form on the affected area it may cause side effects like: redness, rash and/or itching of the skin, reaction of the skin to the sunlight.
Who should not take
Do not take piroxicam if you:
Previously had or currently have a stomach or intestinal ulcer, bleeding or perforation.
If you have, or have previously had disorders of the stomach or intestines such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn
