Cap-20 Capsule 20mg

About Cap-20 Capsule 20mg

Cap-20 Capsule Uses

• Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis pain
• Ankylosing spondylitis and other inflammatory joint conditions
• Acute musculoskeletal pain and sprains
• Pain and swelling after minor injuries when advised by a doctor

Cap-20 Capsule Benefits

• Long acting formula allows once daily dosing for most patients
• Less joint stiffness and swelling with regular use
• Easier daily activity management despite chronic joint pain
• Available as an affordable option compared to newer NSAIDs

What Experts Say

Piroxicam belongs to the NSAID family of pain relieving medicines. It blocks enzymes called cyclooxygenases that produce chemicals responsible for pain, swelling and inflammation in joints and muscles throughout the body. Because it affects the whole body rather than just the painful joint, it can relieve stiffness in several joints at the same time.

Its long half life means one capsule a day is often enough to control symptoms, which many patients with chronic arthritis find convenient compared to medicines that need multiple daily doses to stay effective. Missing doses and restarting the medicine irregularly can make it harder to keep pain and swelling under control.

Long term NSAID use can affect the stomach lining and kidneys, so doctors usually prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time, along with stomach protecting medicine for patients at higher risk. Patients with a history of stomach ulcers or those over sixty five are usually monitored more closely while on this medicine.

Drug Class

• Non steroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAID), oxicam group

Cap-20 Capsule 20mg formula

• Piroxicam

Available forms

• Capsule

How to use Cap-20 Capsule 20mg?

• Take one capsule daily with food or milk to reduce stomach upset
• Swallow the capsule whole with a full glass of water
• Do not exceed the dose recommended by your doctor
• Avoid lying down immediately after taking the capsule

Drug Interactions

• Blood thinners: Increases the risk of bleeding when combined with warfarin or aspirin
• Other NSAIDs: Combining raises the risk of stomach and kidney side effects
• ACE inhibitors: Can reduce their blood pressure lowering effect and stress the kidneys
• Lithium: Piroxicam can raise lithium levels, increasing toxicity risk

Risks and warnings

• Stomach ulcers: Long term use raises the risk of stomach bleeding and ulcers
• Kidney disease: Use with caution as NSAIDs can reduce kidney blood flow
• Heart disease: May increase the risk of heart attack or stroke with long term use
• Pregnancy: Avoid, especially in the third trimester
• Elderly patients: Higher risk of stomach and kidney side effects

Cap-20 Capsule 20mg Side Effects

• Stomach pain or indigestion
• Nausea
• Heartburn
• Dizziness
• Fluid retention or swelling in the ankles
• Skin rash
• Stomach ulcer or bleeding with prolonged use

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a dry place away from sunlight
• Keep the capsule strip in its original packaging
• Keep out of reach of children