Pirox Capsule (Piroxicam)

Uses of Pirox 

Piroxicam is employed to scale back pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. Reducing these symptoms helps you are doing more of your normal daily activities. This medication is understood as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. If you're treating a chronic condition like arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. cf. Warning section.

How to use Pirox 

Read the Medication Guide administer by your pharmacist before you begin using piroxicam and every time you get a refill. If you've got any queries, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication orally as conducted by your doctor, usually once daily with a full glass of water (8 ounces/240 milliliters). don't lie for a minimum of 10 minutes after taking this drug. to stop indigestion, take this medication with food, milk, or an antacid.

The dosage is predicated on your medical accustom and response to treatment. to scale back your risk of stomach bleeding and other side effects, take this medication at a rock bottom effective dose for the shortest possible time. don't increase your dose, take it more often, or take it for an extended time than recommended.

If you're taking this drug "as needed" (not on a daily schedule), recognize that pain medications work best if they're used because the first signs of pain occur. If you wait until the pain has worsened, the treatment might not work also.

Side Effects of Pirox 

See also the Warning section.

An upset stomach, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, or headache may appear. If any of those effects persist or depress, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

commemorate that your doctor has recommended this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is bigger than the danger of side effects. many of us using this treatment don't have serious side effects.

This medication may raise your vital sign. Check your vital sign commonly and tell your doctor if the results are high.

Tell your doctor precisely if you've got any serious side effects, including easy bruising/bleeding, difficult/painful swallowing, hearing changes (such as ringing within the ears), mental/mood changes, signs of kidney problems (such as change within the amount of urine), unexplained stiff neck, vision changes, symptoms of coronary failure (such as swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, unusual/sudden weight gain).

This drug may rarely source serious (possibly fatal) disease. Get medical help directly if you've got any symptoms of liver damage, including dark urine, persistent nausea/vomiting/loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin.

A very genuine allergy to the present drug is rare. However, get medical help precisely if you notice any symptoms of a significant allergy, including rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not an entire list of available side effects. If you attend to other effects ex-directory above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

previously taking piroxicam, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're allergic to it; or to aspirin or other NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib); or if you've got the other allergies. This product may contain unemployed ingredients, which may cause allergies or other problems. ask your pharmacist for more details.

Before taking this treatment, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical record, especially of: asthma (including a history of worsening breathing after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs), blood disorders (such as anemia, bleeding/clotting problems), growths within the nose (nasal polyps), heart condition (such as the previous attack ), high vital sign, disease, stroke, throat/stomach/intestinal problems (such as bleeding, heartburn, ulcers).

Kidney problems can sometimes occur with the utilization of NSAID medications, including piroxicam. complications are more likely to occur if you're dehydrated, have a coronary failure or renal disorder, are an older adult, or if you're taking certain medications (see also Drug Interactions section). Drink many fluids as conducted by your doctor to stop dehydration and tell your doctor directly if you've got a change within the amount of urine.

This drug may cause you to dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can create you to more dizzy or drowsy. don't drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs readiness until you'll roll in the hay safely. ask your doctor if you're using marijuana (cannabis).

This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol and tobacco, especially when connected with this medicine, may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Limit alcohol and stop smoking. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

This medication may cause you to more responsive to the sun. Limit some time within the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Tell your doctor precisely if you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness.

previously having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you employ (including prescribed drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal brands).

Older adults could also be at greater risk for stomach/intestinal bleeding, kidney complication, heart attack, and stroke while using this drug.

Before using this treatment, women of childbearing age should talk with their doctor(s) about the advantages and risks. Tell your doctor if you're pregnant or if you propose to become pregnant. This medication may harm an unborn baby and cause problems with normal labor/delivery. it's not recommended to be used in pregnancy from 20 weeks until delivery. If your doctor decides that you simply got to use this medication between 20 and 30 weeks of pregnancy, you ought to use rock bottom effective dose for the shortest possible time. you ought to not use this medication after 30 weeks of pregnancy.

This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Interactions

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document doesn't contain all possible drug interactions. Keep an inventory of all the products you employ (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it together with your doctor and pharmacist. don't start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.

Products that will interact with this drug include aliskiren, ACE inhibitors (such as captopril, lisinopril), angiotensin II receptor blockers (such as losartan, valsartan), cidofovir, corticosteroids (such as prednisone), lithium, "water pills" (diuretics like furosemide).

This medication may increase the danger of bleeding when crazy other drugs that also may cause bleeding. Examples include anti-platelet drugs like clopidogrel, "blood thinners" like dabigatran/enoxaparin/warfarin, among others.

Check all prescription and nonprescription medicine labels carefully since many medications contain pain relievers/fever reducers (aspirin, NSAIDs like celecoxib, ibuprofen, or ketorolac). These drugs are almost like piroxicam and should increase your risk of side effects if taken together. However, if your doctor has directed you to require low-dose aspirin to stop attack or stroke (usually 81-162 milligrams a day), you ought to continue taking the aspirin unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.