Generic Name - Piroxicam
Category - Anti-inflammatory drug.
Indications
Pain and inflammation.
Generic Piroxicam is indicated to help relieve pain and inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Piroxicam is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It helps relieves pain and inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Generic for Piroxicam Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Piroxicam is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Piroxicam should not be taken by patients who have any of the following ailment conditions.
Anemia
asthma
bleeding problems or taking medicines that make you bleed more
diabetes
heart failure
high blood pressure
kidney disease
liver disease
stomach or duodenal ulcers
systemic lupus erythematosus
ulcerative colitis
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Piroxicam. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
anti-inflammatory drugs
aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
cidofovir
cyclosporine
lithium
medicines for high blood pressure
medicines that affect platelets
medicines that treat or prevent blood clots such as warfarin and other 'blood thinners'
methotrexate
pemetrexed
water pills (diuretics)
Generic for Piroxicam Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericPiroxicam
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Piroxicam for arthritis is 20 milligrams a day in one dose. Your doctor may want you to divide this dose into smaller ones.
Generic for Piroxicam Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Piroxicam side Effects include signs of bleeding - bruising, red spots on the skin, black tarry stools, blood in the urine, signs of an allergic reaction - difficulty breathing or wheezing, skin rash, redness, blurred vision and change in the amount of urine passed.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Piroxicam.
Generic for Piroxicam and Pregnancy
Studies indicate use of generic Piroxicam is more likely to cause harm to the human fetus if taken during pregnancy. Hence, if you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy.
Generic for Piroxicam and Breastfeeding
It is unknown if Generic Piroxicam is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Generic for Piroxicam and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Piroxicam in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Piroxicam and Geriatric
Considering the age related problems the geriatric patients may have, dosage selection and administration is important.
Note
The above information about Generic Piroxicam serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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