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