Piroxicam 20 MG Capsule

Piroxicam 20 MG Capsule is used in the treatment of swelling, pain and joint stiffness resulting from arthritis. This medication belongs to a group of drugs called NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). It works by inhibiting the production of certain substances in the body that leads to inflammation.

This medicineis helpful in the management of inflammatory disorders. Piroxicam 20 MG Capsule is also prescribed as a symptomatic treatment of acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Also used to treat sunburn.

Take the medication orally after consulting with your doctor. The usual dosage is 1 tablet per day. Avoid lying down immediately after taking this medication. You should take this medication with milk, food or an antacid to prevent stomach problems.

The doctor will prescribe the dose based on your medical condition and how you are responding to the treatment. It is often recommended to take the lowest possible dose to prevent various problems like stomach bleeding and other problems.

Side effects of this medication are stomach problems, drowsiness, nausea and dizziness. You should consult your doctor if these side effects become severe. Piroxicam 20 MG Capsule can also raise your blood pressure. In rare cases, this drug can also result in serious liver problems.

If you see symptoms of liver damage like dark urine, nausea, vomiting, yellow eyes/skin and loss of appetite then consult a doctor immediately. You also need to take certain precautions before taking this medication. You need to inform your doctor about any allergies that you may have before starting a course of this medication.

This drug may also contain certain inactive ingredients that can cause allergic reactions in the body. You should also inform the doctor about any history of blood disorders, anemia and heart conditions before taking this medication.

It is advised to avoid driving or perform any other activity that requires alertness immediately after taking this medication. You should also try to stay off alcohol and tobacco while taking this medication as it increases the risk of stomach bleeding.

The most common use of this medication is:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Osteoarthritis

• Ankylosing Spondylitis

• Pain Relief

• Allergy

• Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Below are some of the common side effects of this medicine:

• Dizziness

• Rash

• Abdominal Cramp

• Heartburn

• Indigestion

• Nausea

• Headache

• Nervousness

• Itching

• Fluid Retention

• Vomiting

• Tinnitus

• Hypertension

• Confusion

• Hot Flashes

• Gastritis

• Thrombocytopenia

• Peripheral Neuropathy

• Dry Eyes

• Allergic Rhinitis

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 48 to 72 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine can be observed in 30 min to 1 hour.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is found to be unsafe to consume along with this medicine.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine might affect the consciousness of the patient, thus driving must be avoided.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patients with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Piroxicam 20 MG Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Dolonex 20 MG Capsule

  Pfizer Ltd

• Pirox 20 MG Capsule

  Cipla Ltd

• Ranset 20 MG Capsule

  Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. However, the missed dose should be skipped if it is almost time for your next dose.

• Overdose instructions

  A doctor should be contacted immediately if an overdose of Piroxicam 20 MG Capsule is suspected. Signs and symptoms of overdose include stomach irritation, difficulty in breathing, black colored stools etc. Immediate medical attention is needed if an overdose is confirmed.

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This medicine works as an analgesic by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis which is essential to sensitize the afferent nerves to induces pain. It works as an anti-inflammatory by inhibiting the prostaglandins synthesis which are mediators of inflammation.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

• Interaction with Alcohol

  This medicine should not be consumed with alcohol. Symptoms of stomach bleeding (such as the presence of dried and coffee colored blood in cough or stools) should be reported to the doctor immediately.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  This medicine increase the Bleeding time and as well as the chloride and sodium level in blood.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Warfarin

  These medications may increase the risk of bleeding if taken together. Inform the doctor if you are receiving any pain medications or if you have any bleeding disorder. An alternate class of medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

  Corticosteroids

  Use with caution as this combination will increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Inform the doctor if you are taking either of the medicines. Consider taking alternative medicine after consulting your doctor.

  Fluoroquinolone

  These medications may increase the central nervous system stimulation and causes tremors, involuntary body movements, and seizures. Inform the doctor if you are receiving antibiotics belongs to fluoroquinolones. Consider the alternate class of medicine based on the clinical condition.

  Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors

  Piroxicam 20 MG Capsule may alter the effect of antihypertensives, therefore should be used with caution. Inform the doctor if you are receiving antihypertensives like captopril, enalapril, benazepril. Monitoring of blood pressure is necessary. Any changes in the blood pressure should be informed to the doctor. Dose adjustments are to be made based on the clinical condition.

• Interaction with Disease

  Asthma

  Piroxicam 20 MG Capsule should not be taken if you have NSAID-sensitive asthma. Any such history should be reported to the doctor so that appropriate substitution can be done.

  Gastrointestinal Toxicity

  Piroxicam 20 MG Capsule and other NSAIDs should be taken after consulting a doctor especially if the intended duration is longer than a month. Any symptom indicating ulceration and bleeding like chronic indigestion, coffee colored dry blood in stools or vomiting of blood should be reported immediately.

• Interaction with Food

  May be administered with food to decrease GI adverse effect