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Piroxicam 20mg capsules
What Piroxicam is used for
Piroxicam is used to relieve some symptoms caused by osteoarthritis (joint disease), rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis (rheumatism of the spine) such as swelling, stiffness and joint pain.
Do not take Piroxicam
• If you have previously had or currently have a stomach or intestinal ulcer, bleeding or perforation.
• If you have, or have previously had disorders of the stomach or intestines such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, gastrointestinal cancers or diverticulitis.
• If you are taking other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, celecoxib or acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), a substance present in many medicines used to relieve pain and lower fever.
• If you are taking anticoagulants, such as warfarin, to prevent blood clots.
• If you previously had an allergic reaction to Piroxicam or any of the other ingredients, other NSAIDs or any other medications.
• If you have severe heart failure.
• If you are in the last three months of pregnancy.
• If you are over 80 years of age.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Piroxicam:
• if you have any allergic reaction such as a skin rash, swelling of the face, wheezing or difficulty breathing
• if you have stomach pain or any sign of bleeding in the stomach or intestines, such as passing black or bloodstained bowel movements or vomiting blood.
• if you suffer from or have suffered in the past from any of the following conditions: liver disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, heart problems or stroke, high cholesterol or hardening of the arteries, asthma and diabetes.
Possible side effects
These include changes in the red blood cells which may result in bleeding, changes in the white blood, anorexia, increase in blood sugar levels, dizziness, headache, vertigo, drowsiness, ringing in ears (tinnitus), abdominal pain/discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, wind, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, itching, skin rash, oedema and weight increase.
Other medicines and Piroxicam
The following medicines must not be taken with Piroxicam:
• aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief
• anticoagulants such as warfarin to prevent blood clots
Tell your doctor before you take Piroxicam if you are taking any of the following medicines:
• corticosteroids
• low dose aspirin (75 mg) to help prevent heart attack or stroke
• certain medicines used to treat heart conditions known as cardiac glycosides, such as digoxin
• certain medicines for depression such as lithium or selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors
• antihypertensives to treat high blood pressure
• methotrexate
• ciclosporin or tacrolimus
• quinolone antibiotics
• mifepristone, a medicine used to terminate pregnancy
• diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide to treat high blood pressure or kidney problems
How to take Piroxicam
Swallow your capsules whole with a glass of water. It is best to take your capsules at the same time each day with food or soon after eating.
Adults:
The maximum daily dose of Piroxicam is 20 milligrams taken as one single daily dose.
Elderly:
If you are older than 70 years your doctor may prescribe a lower daily dose and reduce the duration of treatment.
If you feel that the medicine is not very effective, always talk to your doctor. Do not increase the dose.
How to store Piroxicam
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
• Store below 30oC.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stamped on the carton and the bottle label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
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Piroxicam 20mg capsules
What Piroxicam is used for
Piroxicam is used to relieve some symptoms caused by osteoarthritis (joint disease), rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis (rheumatism of the spine) such as swelling, stiffness and joint pain.
Do not take Piroxicam
• If you have previously had or currently have a stomach or intestinal ulcer, bleeding or perforation.
• If you have, or have previously had disorders of the stomach or intestines such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, gastrointestinal cancers or diverticulitis.
• If you are taking other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, celecoxib or acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), a substance present in many medicines used to relieve pain and lower fever.
• If you are taking anticoagulants, such as warfarin, to prevent blood clots.
• If you previously had an allergic reaction to Piroxicam or any of the other ingredients, other NSAIDs or any other medications.
• If you have severe heart failure.
• If you are in the last three months of pregnancy.
• If you are over 80 years of age.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Piroxicam:
• if you have any allergic reaction such as a skin rash, swelling of the face, wheezing or difficulty breathing
• if you have stomach pain or any sign of bleeding in the stomach or intestines, such as passing black or bloodstained bowel movements or vomiting blood.
• if you suffer from or have suffered in the past from any of the following conditions: liver disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, heart problems or stroke, high cholesterol or hardening of the arteries, asthma and diabetes.
Possible side effects
These include changes in the red blood cells which may result in bleeding, changes in the white blood, anorexia, increase in blood sugar levels, dizziness, headache, vertigo, drowsiness, ringing in ears (tinnitus), abdominal pain/discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, wind, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, itching, skin rash, oedema and weight increase.
Other medicines and Piroxicam
The following medicines must not be taken with Piroxicam:
• aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief
• anticoagulants such as warfarin to prevent blood clots
Tell your doctor before you take Piroxicam if you are taking any of the following medicines:
• corticosteroids
• low dose aspirin (75 mg) to help prevent heart attack or stroke
• certain medicines used to treat heart conditions known as cardiac glycosides, such as digoxin
• certain medicines for depression such as lithium or selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors
• antihypertensives to treat high blood pressure
• methotrexate
• ciclosporin or tacrolimus
• quinolone antibiotics
• mifepristone, a medicine used to terminate pregnancy
• diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide to treat high blood pressure or kidney problems
How to take Piroxicam
Swallow your capsules whole with a glass of water. It is best to take your capsules at the same time each day with food or soon after eating.
Adults:
The maximum daily dose of Piroxicam is 20 milligrams taken as one single daily dose.
Elderly:
If you are older than 70 years your doctor may prescribe a lower daily dose and reduce the duration of treatment.
If you feel that the medicine is not very effective, always talk to your doctor. Do not increase the dose.
How to store Piroxicam
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
• Store below 30oC.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stamped on the carton and the bottle label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Product Details:
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