Odpar
Odpar Products are primarily used for
Pain relief, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
About Odpar Products
Uses of Odpar Products
Piroxicam is used for pain relief, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout. It relieves pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
Odpar Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Odpar are Nausea, Headache, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Ringing in ear, Edema (swelling), Rash, Decreased appetite, Increased glucose level in blood.
How Odpar Products work
Piroxicam 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).
Patient Concerns about Odpar Products
Frequently asked questions about Odpar Products
Frequently asked questions about Piroxicam
Q. Is Odpar 20mg Tablet a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?
Yes. Odpar 20mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Q. What are the contraindications for Odpar 20mg Tablet?
Contraindications to Odpar 20mg Tablet 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, and renal impairment.
Q. How long does Odpar 20mg Tablet work?
Odpar 20mg Tablet 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 a few weeks.
Q. Is Odpar 20mg Tablet 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, as the cause of back pain can be different for different people.
Q. Is Odpar 20mg Tablet effective in gout management?
Yes. Odpar 20mg Tablet can be given for the treatment of acute gout. Research studies have shown Odpar 20mg Tablet to be highly effective in the treatment of acute gout.
Q. Can I use Odpar 20mg Tablet if I am a diabetic?
A diabetic patient can only take Odpar 20mg Tablet by consulting a doctor because these medicines have the propensity to cause renal failure when taken for a long period. Diabetes itself causes renal Odpar 20mg Tablet, so taking piroxicam can lead to an increased risk of renal failure by many folds.
Q. Can I use Odpar 20mg Tablet if I am pregnant?
No. Odpar 20mg Tablet should not be taken during pregnancy. It causes premature closure of the ductus arteriosus, which can lead to fetal heart failure and death of the baby.
Q. Who should not take Odpar 20mg Tablet?
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.