Lorsaid OD Tablet ER
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Product introduction
Lorsaid OD Tablet ER is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used for symptomatic treatment of acute mild to moderate pain and inflammation in patients of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Lorsaid OD Tablet ER should be taken before meals with a sufficient amount of liquid. Taking it with food is not recommended as food can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.
The most common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, headache, stomach pain, upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the medicine.
Uses of Lorsaid Tablet ER
Benefits of Lorsaid Tablet ER
In Pain relief
Lorsaid OD Tablet ER helps to relieve pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Lorsaid Tablet ER
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Lorsaid
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Stomach pain
- Upset stomach
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Indigestion
How to use Lorsaid Tablet ER
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lorsaid OD Tablet ER is to be taken empty stomach.
How Lorsaid Tablet ER works
Lorsaid OD Tablet ER is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation (pain and swelling).
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lorsaid OD Tablet ER.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lorsaid OD Tablet ER is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Lorsaid OD Tablet ER during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lorsaid OD Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lorsaid OD Tablet ER is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lorsaid OD Tablet ER may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Lorsaid OD Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lorsaid OD Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Lorsaid Tablet ER?
If you miss a dose of Lorsaid OD Tablet ER, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach.
- It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time.
- Lorsaid OD Tablet ER can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach.
- It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time.
- Lorsaid OD Tablet ER can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Amino acids and Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Non-Selective COX 1 & 2 Inhibitors (Enolic Acid Derivatives)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Lorsaid with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Co
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Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Lorsaid OD Tablet ER
Once A Day
97%
Twice A Day
3%
What are you using Lorsaid Tablet ER for?
Pain relief
100%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Lorsaid OD Tablet ER?
Nausea
50%
Stomach pain
50%
FAQs
What is Lorsaid OD Tablet ER used for?
Lorsaid OD Tablet ER is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (NSAID) used orally to relieve pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, and other musculoskeletal or joint disorders. It may also be prescribed for acute lumbar pain and postoperative pain.
Who should not use Lorsaid OD Tablet ER?
Individuals should not use Lorsaid OD Tablet ER if they are allergic to Lornoxicam, aspirin, other NSAIDs, or any ingredient present in Lorsaid OD Tablet ER. This medicine should also not be used if they have peptic ulcers, history of gastrointestinal bleeding, severe liver, kidney, or heart failure, bleeding disorders, thrombocytopenia (low blood platelets), are pregnant (especially in the last 3 months), or breastfeeding, or are a child under 18 years.
What precautions should I take before starting Lorsaid OD Tablet ER?
Before starting Lorsaid OD Tablet ER, you should inform your doctor if you have a history of asthma, allergies, heart failure, high blood pressure, liver/kidney disease, diabetes, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, lupus erythematosus, or blood coagulation disorders. Avoid alcohol, and monitor for any stomach or intestinal symptoms.
Are there any serious side effects of Lorsaid OD Tablet ER I should watch for?
Serious side effects of Lorsaid OD Tablet ER include signs of stomach or intestinal bleeding (black or bloody stools, vomiting blood, severe abdominal pain), allergic reactions (rash, swelling, difficulty breathing), kidney or liver problems (yellowing of skin/eyes, dark urine, severe fatigue), or sudden mood changes. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptoms.
How long should I take Lorsaid OD Tablet ER, and when will I see results?
You should take Lorsaid OD Tablet ER only as prescribed and do not use long-term unless directed, as extended use increases risk of stomach and heart complications. Relief is usually noticed within a few hours for pain, but follow your doctor’s instructions for duration.
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