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