Anarom Tablet 20mg

About Anarom Tablet 20mg

Uses

• Osteoarthritis and joint pain
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Acute musculoskeletal pain and sprains
• Primary dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps)

Benefits

• Once daily dosing due to its long acting nature
• Strong anti inflammatory and pain relieving action
• Reduces joint stiffness and swelling
• Helps improve daily mobility in chronic joint disease

What Experts Say

Doctors describe piroxicam as one of the longer acting anti inflammatory painkillers available for joint and muscle pain. Its long half life means one dose can control pain and stiffness for a full day, which is why physicians often prefer it for chronic conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis over shorter acting options.

Physicians caution that piroxicam still carries the same stomach and kidney risks common to all anti inflammatory drugs, and sometimes more so because it stays in the body longer. Experts generally recommend taking it with food and limiting use to the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time.

General practitioners also stress that patients with a history of ulcers, heart disease or kidney problems should only use piroxicam under close medical supervision. Regular checkups help catch side effects early, especially when the medicine is used for more than a few weeks at a stretch.

Drug Class

• Nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAID), oxicam group

Anarom Tablet 20mg formula

• Piroxicam

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Anarom Tablet 20mg?

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Take preferably with food to reduce stomach upset
• Usually taken once daily or as directed by the doctor
• Do not exceed the prescribed dose or duration
• Do not stop a chronic dose suddenly without medical advice

Drug Interactions

• Other NSAIDs or Aspirin: Increased risk of stomach bleeding
• Warfarin: Increased bleeding risk
• Lithium: Raised lithium levels in the blood
• Methotrexate: Increased methotrexate toxicity
• ACE Inhibitors and Diuretics: Reduced effect and higher kidney risk
• Corticosteroids: Higher chance of stomach bleeding

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: Avoid in the third trimester and use only if advised by a doctor earlier in pregnancy
• Stomach Ulcers: Avoid if you have an active peptic ulcer or history of GI bleeding
• Heart Disease: Use with caution in patients with cardiovascular disease
• Elderly Patients: Higher risk of side effects, use the lowest effective dose
• Asthma: Caution in patients with NSAID or aspirin sensitivity

Side Effects

• Stomach upset and heartburn
• Nausea
• Dizziness or headache
• Swelling in ankles or feet due to fluid retention
• Skin rash
• Stomach ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding
• Severe skin reactions
• Liver or kidney problems
• Increased risk of heart attack or stroke with long term use

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep the strip in its original packaging
• Keep out of reach of children