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Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain in conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It helps relieve pain and swelling in the joints and muscles.
Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. 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 mild vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, headache, and dizziness. 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.
Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. 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 mild vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, headache, and dizziness. 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 Raymoxi Eye Gel
Benefits of Raymoxi Eye Gel
In Pain relief
Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel is used for short-term relief of 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 or even after a dental (tooth-related) surgery.
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 Raymoxi Eye Gel
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 Raymoxi
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Flatulence
- Ringing in ear
- Edema (swelling)
- Rash
- Decreased appetite
- Increased glucose level in blood
How to use Raymoxi Eye Gel
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.
How Raymoxi Eye Gel works
Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel 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
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Raymoxi Eye Gel?
If you miss a dose of Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel, 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 are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel helps relieve pain and swelling of various joints and muscles.
- Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
- Your doctor will prescribe you the lowest effective dose of this medicine for the shortest possible time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
- It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Enolic acid Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (enolic acids)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Raymoxi with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Life-threatening
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Life-threatening
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Life-threatening
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. What is the difference between Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel and diclofenac?
Both Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel and diclofenac are pain killers. However, piroxicam is a non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase - an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) inhibitor whereas diclofenac has a bit more selectivity to a COX-2 enzyme. This selectivity of diclofenac is supposed to decrease the side effects as compared to Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel.
Q. What is the difference between Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel and naproxen?
Both Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel and naproxen are pain killers. Both are non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase - an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain). Research studies have shown both are equally effective. However, gastric side effects are lesser with naproxen as compared to Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel.
Q. What is the difference between Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel and meloxicam?
Both Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel and meloxicam are pain killers. Both are non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase - an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain). Research studies have shown both are equally effective. However, acute gastric side effects are lesser with meloxicam as compared to Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel.
Q. What is the difference between Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel and ketoprofen?
Both Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel and ketoprofen are pain killers. Both are non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain). Research studies have shown ketoprofen topical gel is better and effective as compared to Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.
Q. What is the difference between Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel and tramadol?
Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel is a COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) whereas Tramadol is a narcotic-like painkiller. Tramadol is a habit forming medicine.
Q. What is the difference between Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel and nimesulide?
Both Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel is a non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) inhibitor whereas nimesulide is selective to the COX-2 enzyme. This selectivity of nimesulide is supposed to decrease the side effects as compared to piroxicam. It should not be used in children below 12 years of age.
Q. Can Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel be used in the treatment of chikungunya?
Usually, the platelet count does not dip in cases of chikungunya and painkillers like piroxicam can lead to the risk of increased bleeding tendency. So refrain from taking Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel or any painkiller in the case of any fever with joint pain. Consult your doctor before starting Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel.
Q. Are Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel and aspirin same?
No. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel and aspirin are not same. They belong to the same class of drugs known as COX (cyclooxygenase) inhibitors. They both are anti-inflammatory and analgesic.
Q. Can Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel be used along with dexamethasone?
No. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel should not be used with dexamethasone. They both increase each other's toxicity. There is an increased risk of GI ulceration.
Q. Can Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel be used with methocarbamol?
Yes. Methocarbamol can be used with Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel as no serious side effects are known. Inform your doctor before starting any of the medication.
Q. Can Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel be used along with paracetamol?
Yes. Paracetamol can be used with Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel as no serious side effects are known. Inform your doctor before starting any of the medication.
Q. Is Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel a NSAID?
Yes. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Q. Is Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel a sulfa drug?
Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel is a sulphur containing compound. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel can cause serious adverse events in sensitive individuals. It can cause severe skin reactions like Steven Johnson Syndrome. Do inform your doctor if you have any kind of allergies.
Q. Is Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel a blood thinner?
No. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel is not a blood thinner. It is a pain killer. It should be avoided in a patient with a bleeding disorder.
Q. Is Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel a muscle relaxant?
No. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel is not a muscle relaxant. It is a pain killer which acts on COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) enzyme.
Q. Is Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel a narcotic?
No. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel is not a narcotic. It is a pain killer which acts on COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) enzyme to decrease the pain and inflammation.
Q. Can Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel be used in hypertension?
No. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel is not a medication to control hypertension. It is important to note that Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive medication when given together. Inform your doctor if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel.
Q. Can Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel be used along with Losartan?
No. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel should not be combined with Losartan. It is important to note that Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive medication like losartan when given together leading to failure of antihypertensive therapy. Inform your doctor if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel.
Q. Can Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel be used with Lisinopril?
No. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel should be avoided with lisinopril. It is important to note that piroxicam decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive medication like lisinopril when given together leading to failure of antihypertensive therapy. Inform your doctor if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel.
Q. Can Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel be used with calcium channel blocker?
Yes. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel can be taken with calcium channel blocker. NSAIDs have been observed to reduce the effectiveness of all antihypertensive drugs except calcium channel blockers (ref: White 2007)
Q. Can Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel be used with Tizanidine?
Yes, Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel can be combined with tizanidine. Piroxicam is a pain killer and tizanidine is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It is used in the condition like a backache.
Q. Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel?
Yes. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel can be combined with beta-cyclodextrin. Research has shown that combining Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel with beta-cyclodextrin leads to faster onset of action of piroxicam and reduced gastric side effects.
Q. Are there any alternatives of Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel?
Yes. There are alternatives to Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel. Pain killers are prescribed according to the disease condition. Consult your doctor before starting piroxicam or changing it to other medication.
Q. What are the contraindications for Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel?
Contraindications to piroxicam are an allergy, bleeding tendency, duodenal/gastric/peptic ulcer, stomatitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), ulcerative colitis, upper GI disease, late pregnancy, cardiac disease, hepatic impairment, renal impairment.
Q. Can Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel be used in the treatment of allergy?
No. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel is not a drug to treat allergy. It is a pain killer.
Q. How long does Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel work?
Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel is a long acting drug. Once the daily dose is enough for the relief of pain but it depends from person to person as the effectiveness of piroxicam increases when given for few weeks.
Q. Can you get high by using Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel?
No. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel is not known to cause high. It is a non-narcotic painkiller.
Q. Can Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel be used to treat menstrual cramp?
Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel is not approved for the treatment of menstrual cramps. Research studies have shown that piroxicam is quite effective in significantly decreasing the menstrual cramps.
Q. Can I use Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel for a migraine?
Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel is not approved for the treatment of migraine. Research studies have shown that Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel is effective in significantly decreasing the pain associated with migraine without aura.
Q. Is Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel effective in back pain management?
Yes. It can be given for decreasing the back pain. However, you should consult your doctor for the exact cause of your back pain and then start the treatment. Do not self-medicate yourself with Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel as the cause of back pain can be different for different person.
Q. Is Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel affective in gout management?
Yes. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel can be given for the treatment of acute gout. Research studies have shown Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel to be highly effective in the treatment of acute gout.
Q. Can you donate blood when on the medication with Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel?
Yes. You can donate blood when on Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel. Do inform your doctor before donating blood.
Q. Can I use Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel if I am a diabetic?
Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel in a diabetic patient can only be taken only by consulting a doctor because these medicines have the propensity to cause renal failure when taken for a long period. Diabetes itself causes renal Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel so taking piroxicam can lead to increased risk of renal failure by many folds.
Q. Can I use Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel if I have a deranged renal function?
No. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel should not be taken if you have a abnormal renal function because long-term administration of NSAIDs has resulted in renal papillary necrosis and another renal injury.
Q. Can Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel lead to skin reactions?
Yes. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel is known to cause skin reactions which can be very severe such as exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), which can be fatal. These serious events may occur without warning. You should inform your doctor if you feel you have a mild rash and immediately discontinue the drug.
Q. Can I use Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel if I am pregnant?
No. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel should not be taken in pregnancy. It causes premature closure of the ductus arteriosus which can lead to fetal heart failure and death of the baby.
Q. Can I use Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel if I have peptic ulcer disease?
No. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel is contraindicated in cases of active peptic ulcer disease. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel is known to cause gastric ulceration and bleeding.
Q. Can I use Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel if I have asthma?
Some patients with asthma are hypersensitive to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs like aspirin which can lead to acute attacks of asthma. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Q. Can Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel lead to difficulty in conception?
Yes. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel can sometimes cause reversible infertility. Piroxicam by its mechanism of action may delay or prevent rupture of ovarian follicles, which has been associated with reversible infertility in some women. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Q. Can Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel be used with diuretics?
No. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel should not be used with diuretics. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel reduces the natriuretic effect of furosemide and thiazides diuretics in some patients. This response has been attributed to inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis.
Q. Can Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel be used with lithium?
No. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel should not be used with lithium. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel leads to an elevation of plasma lithium levels and a reduction in renal lithium clearance. This is because of inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis by the NSAID. Consult and inform your doctor before starting this medication.
Q. Can Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel be used with warfarin?
No. Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel should be avoided with warfarin as they both lead to increase in bleeding tendencies. Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the medications. If given together then the therapy should be monitored closely.
Q. What increases the chances of getting a gastric ulcer when I am already taking Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel?
The chances of gastric ulceration increases if you take medicines like corticosteroids and anticoagulants. Long term use, alcohol, smoking and old age are few other factors which can increase the chances of ulceration.
Q. Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)/ Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel?
Patients who had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or any other NSAID medicine or for pain right before or after heart bypass surgery.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Raymoxi 0.5% Eye Gel?
GI discomfort and, rarely, serious GI side effects, such as ulcers and bleeding, serious skin side effects such as exfoliative, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis, liver failure, renal damage.
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