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