Oxicam
Composition for Oxicam Products
Oxicam Products are primarily used for
Pain relief, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritisProducts for Oxicam
Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT
strip of 10 tablet dt
MRP₹4.69
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About Oxicam Products
Uses of Oxicam 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.
Oxicam Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Oxicam are Nausea, Headache, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Ringing in ear, Edema (swelling), Rash, Decreased appetite, Increased glucose level in blood.
How Oxicam 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).
In Depth Information for Oxicam Products
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Oxicam 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.
- 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.
- Oxicam 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.
Patient Concerns about Oxicam Products
Frequently asked questions about Oxicam Products
Q. Is Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?
Yes. Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Q. What are the contraindications for Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT?
Contraindications to Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT 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 Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT work?
Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT 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 Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT 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 Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT effective in gout management?
Yes. Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT can be given for the treatment of acute gout. Research studies have shown Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT to be highly effective in the treatment of acute gout.
Q. Can I use Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT if I am a diabetic?
A diabetic patient can only take Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT by consulting a doctor because these medicines have the propensity to cause renal failure when taken for a long period. Diabetes itself causes renal Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT, so taking piroxicam can lead to an increased risk of renal failure by many folds.
Q. Can I use Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT if I am pregnant?
No. Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT 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 Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT?
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.