You should know the risks and warnings of Feldene to prevent its misuse.
There are some specific circumstances under which the use of certain medications is contraindicated or considered dangerous. So if you are taking any medicine its always a good practice to familiarize yourself with its risks and warnings.
The risks and warnings associated with Feldene tablet are:
1. Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Women who are pregnant should not take Feldene tablet unless approved by their doctor. Feldene tablet can endanger the heart of the baby, especially when taken during the third trimester.Similarly, women who are breastfeeding should not take Feldene tablet, unless advised otherwise by their doctor.
2. Allergic to Piroxicam
People who are allergic to Piroxicam should not use Feldene tablet, or medicines with the same generic name. An allergic reaction may be mild, causing wheezing or rashes, etc., but it can be life-threatening as well.
An extreme form of an allergic reaction, anaphylactic shock, can be fatal as well if the antidote is not administered in time. Therefore, disclose all your allergies to your healthcare provider, so the risk of anaphylaxis is minimized.
3. Heart diseases
People with heart disease or a history of heart attack should use Feldene tablet with caution. It inhibits the production of prostaglandins, which is a chemical that protects the heart.
4. Stroke
People with a history of stroke should not take Feldene tablet, as it can increase their chances of getting another episode of it.
5. Hypertension
Patients diagnosed with hypertension should use the tablets or the sachets of Feldene tablet with caution.
Feldene tablet causes water retention in the body, and thus increases the volume of blood, which is an alarming state for hypertensive patients.
6. Congestive heart failure
Individuals suffering from congestive heart failure should take Feldene tablet with caution. In their condition, their heart is already struggling to efficiently pump blood around the body. Adding the water retention caused by Feldene tablet to mix complicates the condition then.
7. Edema
People with edema; swelling in the body should take Feldene tablet with caution. Edema is aggravated by water retention in the body, and as Feldene tablet causes it, people need to be careful with their Feldene tablet consumption.
8. Gastric ulcers
Feldene tablet inhibits the production of chemicals that protect the lining of the stomach. Thus, people suffering from gastritis and acidity should take Feldene tablet with caution, as it can aggravate their symptoms.
Long-term use of Feldene tablet can cause ulceration in the lining of the stomach, which is why your doctor may have to prescribe a gastroprotective agent alongside Feldene tablet.
9. Anticoagulants or bleeding disorders
If you suffer from bleeding disorders or use anticoagulants for thinning blood, you should take Feldene tablet with care.
Feldene tablet inhibits the production of chemicals in the body that is responsible for making clotting factors. Since the same purpose is served by anticoagulants, taking them with Feldene tablet can compound this effect in the body. Consequently, there is an increased risk of bleeding on account of the increased anticoagulant action.
10. Kidney disease
People suffering from kidney disease need to exercise extreme caution when using Feldene tablet, as long-term usage of Feldene tablet increases the risk of kidney impairment.
11. Asthma
Since Feldene tablet can precipitate existing cases of asthma, asthmatic people should take it with caution.
12. Liver diseases
Those suffering from liver disease should take Feldene tablet at the discretion of their doctor. The liver performs the task of metabolism and excretion of drugs. When its function is impaired, drugs get accumulated in the body that can have grave implications on the person's health.
