Cydex tablet 20mg

About Cydex tablet 20mg

Cydex tablet 20mg Uses

• Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Acute gout flares
• Joint pain and stiffness

Drug Class

• NSAID (oxicam class)
• Pain and inflammation reliever

What Experts Say

Piroxicam reduces pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints by blocking the chemicals that drive inflammation, and its long action allows once daily dosing.

It is commonly used for ongoing joint conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, where steady, once a day dosing helps with adherence.

Because it stays in the body longer than many other NSAIDs, it carries a somewhat higher risk of stomach irritation with prolonged use, so it works best taken with food and reviewed periodically by a doctor, especially in older adults.

Cydex tablet 20mg formula

• Piroxicam 20mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Cydex tablet 20mg?

• Take once daily, with food to reduce stomach upset.
• Swallow whole with water.
• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time.
• Do not combine with other NSAIDs or aspirin.

Drug Interactions

Piroxicam can interact with several common medicines.

• Blood thinners like warfarin: Significantly increases the bleeding risk.
• Other NSAIDs or corticosteroids: Adds to the risk of stomach irritation and ulcers.
• Blood pressure medicines and diuretics: Can reduce their effect and stress the kidneys.

Risks and warnings

• Stomach ulcers: Higher risk of stomach irritation and bleeding with prolonged use.
• Heart and blood pressure: May raise blood pressure and cardiovascular risk with prolonged use.
• Kidney function: Use with caution in kidney disease or dehydration.
• Elderly patients: Higher risk of side effects; often used at a lower dose.

Cydex tablet 20mg Side Effects

• Stomach upset
• Skin rash
• Swelling (fluid retention)
• Fatigue
• Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight, out of reach of children.