Piricam Tablet 20mg

About Piricam Tablet 20mg

Piricam Tablet Uses

• Relieves pain and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
• Manages ankylosing spondylitis and related inflammatory joint conditions.
• Treats acute musculoskeletal pain and mild to moderate pain in adults.

Piricam Tablet Benefits

• A long half life allows once daily dosing for sustained pain relief.
• Effective for chronic inflammatory joint conditions that need ongoing management.
• Helps improve mobility and daily function in patients with arthritis.

What Experts Say

Piroxicam belongs to an older but still widely used class of long acting NSAIDs that stay in the body for a full day, which is why a single daily tablet can control pain and stiffness through the night and into the next morning. This convenience comes with a trade off, since the same long duration means side effects also linger longer once they start.

Rheumatologists tend to reserve this tablet for chronic joint conditions where once daily dosing genuinely improves adherence, rather than for short term aches where a shorter acting NSAID could work just as well with less cumulative exposure. Regular review of stomach and kidney symptoms is part of routine follow up for anyone on it long term.

Arthritis and other chronic joint conditions affect a large share of Pakistan's aging population, making long term pain management a common part of primary care. Using the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration needed remains the guiding principle for this and every NSAID in that setting.

Drug Class

• Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID), Oxicam class

Piricam Tablet 20mg formula

• Piroxicam

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Piricam Tablet 20mg?

• Take with food or milk to reduce stomach upset.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take at the same time each day.
• Do not exceed the dose prescribed by your doctor.
• Avoid lying down immediately after taking the tablet.

Drug Interactions

• Aspirin and Other NSAIDs: Increase the risk of stomach bleeding and ulcers when combined.
• Warfarin and Other Anticoagulants: Raise the risk of bleeding.
• ACE Inhibitors or ARBs: Can reduce blood pressure control and add strain on the kidneys.
• Diuretics: May become less effective and increase kidney related risk.
• Lithium: Blood lithium levels can rise to unsafe levels.
• Methotrexate: Increases the risk of methotrexate toxicity.

Risks and warnings

• Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Long term use raises the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding, especially in elderly patients.
• Heart Risk: Long term use may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.
• Pregnancy: Avoid during the third trimester of pregnancy.
• Kidney or Liver Disease: Use with caution and under close medical supervision.
• NSAID Allergy: Avoid in patients with a history of asthma or allergic reactions to NSAIDs.
• Combining NSAIDs: Do not take with other NSAIDs or aspirin unless directed by a doctor.

Piricam Tablet Side Effects

• Stomach pain
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Indigestion
• Dizziness
• Fluid retention or swelling
• Skin rash
• Headache
• Rare gastrointestinal bleeding
• Rare kidney impairment

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a dry place.
• Protect from direct light and moisture.
• Keep the pack tightly closed.
• Keep out of reach of children.