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