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Piroxicam

Latest prescription information about Piroxicam. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Piroxicam
Pronunciation : peer ox’ i kam
Therapeutic Classification : Analgesics
ICD Code : Y45.3
Trade Name(s): 
India- Amida, Axicam, Axicam Gel, Biocam, Brexic, Camrox, Camsun, Capsidol, Dolocare, Dolocip-Dt, Dolodil, Doloam, Dololup, Dolonex, Dolonex Gel, Dolopir, Doloswift, Duprox, Estcom, Felcam-Dt, Feldex, Flexar, Kemonex, Korflam, Lincitraz, Meloxi, Micropec, Mobicam, Mobicam Gel, Mobidin, Movon Gel, Movon-20. Noxicam Md, Pam, Panorox, Pericam, Pexi, Piaa, Pinij-dt, Piodex, Pirin, Pirox, Pirox Gel, Piroxiat, Piroxina, Piroxina-2, Piroxitas, Pirocivar, Piroxized, Pirozy, Polonex-Dt, Proxyc Gel, Proxyc-Ft, Proxym Pat, Pyras, Repix, Rizul, Roxicam Dt, Roxigel, Roxygin, Starcam, Starcam-Md, Starpir, Suganril, Swelin-Md, Toxy-Dt, Ugesic, Ugesic For, Wirox, Xirom, Zoxicam.
International- Feldene.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, prescribed to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, painful menstruation, postoperative pain. It also acts as a pain killer.  
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated for the treatment of peri-operative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft, who have experienced asthma, hives, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs, and hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category D : There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

Dosage & When it is to be taken : 
The recommended dose is 20 mg given orally once per day.
How it should be taken : 
It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with or without food.
Warnings and Precautions : 
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of high blood pressure, blood disorders, bleeding problems, heart disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
* It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
Side Effects : 
Heart - Fluid accumulation.
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, elevated liver enzymes, flatulence, gross bleeding/perforation, heartburn, nausea, ulcers and vomiting.
Blood - Anemia and increased bleeding time.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness and headache.
Skin - Itching and rash.
ENT - Ringing in the ear.
Genitourinary - Abnormal kidney function.
Other Precautions : 
* Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions : 
Store it at room temperature, away from light and excess heat.

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