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