Piron
Composition for Piron Products
Piron Products are primarily used for
Pain relief, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritisProducts for Piron
Piron 20mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹20.18
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About Piron Products
Uses of Piron 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.
Piron Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Piron are Nausea, Headache, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Ringing in ear, Edema (swelling), Rash, Decreased appetite, Increased glucose level in blood.
How Piron 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 Piron Products
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Piron 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.
- Piron 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 Piron Products
Frequently asked questions about Piron Products
Q. Is Piron 20mg Tablet a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?
Yes. Piron 20mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Q. What are the contraindications for Piron 20mg Tablet?
Contraindications to Piron 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 Piron 20mg Tablet work?
Piron 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 Piron 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 Piron 20mg Tablet effective in gout management?
Yes. Piron 20mg Tablet can be given for the treatment of acute gout. Research studies have shown Piron 20mg Tablet to be highly effective in the treatment of acute gout.
Q. Can I use Piron 20mg Tablet if I am a diabetic?
A diabetic patient can only take Piron 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 Piron 20mg Tablet, so taking piroxicam can lead to an increased risk of renal failure by many folds.
Q. Can I use Piron 20mg Tablet if I am pregnant?
No. Piron 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 Piron 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.