Briax Tablet 20mg

About Briax Tablet 20mg

Briax Tablet 20mg Uses

• Osteoarthritis pain and stiffness
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Tendinitis and bursitis
• Post-traumatic musculoskeletal pain
• Painful periods (primary dysmenorrhea)
• Post-operative pain

Briax Tablet 20mg Benefits

• Reduces joint pain and swelling in arthritis
• Improves mobility and daily function in chronic joint disease
• Eases muscle and soft tissue inflammation
• Once daily dosing supports easier long term use
• Cyclodextrin complex allows faster absorption than plain piroxicam

What Experts Say

Piroxicam is a long acting NSAID from the oxicam class that blocks the cyclooxygenase enzymes involved in prostaglandin production. Reducing prostaglandins lowers pain, swelling and inflammation in joints and soft tissue. Combining piroxicam with beta-cyclodextrin speeds up dissolution and absorption, which can mean faster pain relief.

Because piroxicam has a long half life of around fifty hours, one tablet a day usually keeps blood levels steady, which suits patients with chronic joint conditions who want simple dosing. The cyclodextrin form does not change piroxicam's underlying safety profile once absorbed, so the same long term precautions still apply with continued use.

Current guidance favors the lowest effective dose for the shortest period needed to control symptoms, especially in older adults or those with a history of stomach ulcers. Physicians often pair piroxicam with a stomach protecting medicine for longer courses, and blood pressure or kidney function may be checked periodically during treatment.

Drug Class

• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
• Oxicam class

Briax Tablet 20mg formula

• Piroxicam Beta-Cyclodextrin

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Briax Tablet 20mg?

• Take one tablet daily, preferably with food or milk
• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water
• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time needed
• Do not exceed the dose prescribed by your doctor
• Avoid lying down for at least 10 minutes after taking the tablet

Drug Interactions

• Aspirin And Other NSAIDs: Combined use raises the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding, generally avoided together.
• Warfarin And Blood Thinners: Increases the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant medicines.
• ACE Inhibitors And ARBs: Can reduce the blood pressure lowering effect and raise the risk of kidney problems, especially with diuretics.
• Lithium: May raise blood lithium levels, requiring closer monitoring.
• Methotrexate: Can increase methotrexate toxicity, particularly at higher methotrexate doses.
• Corticosteroids: Combined use increases the risk of gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding.

Risks and warnings

• Stomach Ulcer Risk: Can cause stomach pain, ulcers or bleeding, especially with long term use or in people with a prior ulcer history.
• Heart And Circulation: NSAIDs including piroxicam may raise the risk of heart attack or stroke, particularly with long term use or existing heart disease.
• Kidney Function: May reduce kidney function, especially in older adults, dehydration, or those on blood pressure medicines.
• Pregnancy: Avoid in the third trimester of pregnancy due to risk to the baby's heart and kidneys.
• Asthma And Allergy: Avoid if you have had asthma, swelling or hives triggered by aspirin or other NSAIDs.
• Not For Children: Not recommended for use in children.

Briax Tablet 20mg Side Effects

• Stomach pain or heartburn
• Nausea
• Indigestion
• Dizziness
• Fluid retention or mild swelling in the legs
• Skin rash
• Ringing in the ears
• Stomach ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding with long term use
• Raised blood pressure
• Rare serious skin reactions requiring immediate medical attention

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place
• Keep the blister strip in its original carton
• Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children
• Discard any expired or discolored tablets