Paxam
Paxam Products are primarily used for
Pain relief, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
About Paxam Products
Uses of Paxam 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.
Paxam Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Paxam are Nausea, Headache, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Ringing in ear, Edema (swelling), Rash, Decreased appetite, Increased glucose level in blood.
How Paxam 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 Paxam Products
Frequently asked questions about Paxam Products
Frequently asked questions about Piroxicam
Q. Is Paxam-MD Tablet a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?
Yes. Paxam-MD Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Q. What are the contraindications for Paxam-MD Tablet?
Contraindications to Paxam-MD 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 Paxam-MD Tablet work?
Paxam-MD 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 Paxam-MD 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 Paxam-MD Tablet effective in gout management?
Yes. Paxam-MD Tablet can be given for the treatment of acute gout. Research studies have shown Paxam-MD Tablet to be highly effective in the treatment of acute gout.
Q. Can I use Paxam-MD Tablet if I am a diabetic?
A diabetic patient can only take Paxam-MD 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 Paxam-MD Tablet, so taking piroxicam can lead to an increased risk of renal failure by many folds.
Q. Can I use Paxam-MD Tablet if I am pregnant?
No. Paxam-MD 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 Paxam-MD 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.