Pirotel Tablet 20mg

About Pirotel Tablet 20mg

Pirotel Tablet 20mg Uses

• Relief of pain and swelling in osteoarthritis
• Relief of pain and stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis
• Management of ankylosing spondylitis symptoms
• Short term relief of acute musculoskeletal pain

Pirotel Tablet 20mg Benefits

• Long acting formula allows once daily dosing
• Effective relief of joint pain and stiffness
• Reduces inflammation in chronic arthritis conditions
• Widely available and affordable across Pakistan

What Experts Say

Piroxicam belongs to a group of medicines called oxicam NSAIDs. It works by blocking cyclooxygenase enzymes that produce prostaglandins, the chemicals responsible for pain, swelling and stiffness in joints affected by arthritis.

Its long half life allows once daily dosing, which many patients find convenient compared to NSAIDs that need multiple daily doses. However, health authorities including the European Medicines Agency have restricted piroxicam to second line use because of a higher chance of stomach ulcers, bleeding and serious skin reactions compared to other NSAIDs.

Doctors in Pakistan usually recommend the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time, especially in older adults or people with heart, kidney or liver conditions. Combining piroxicam with other NSAIDs, blood thinners or steroids raises the risk of bleeding and should be avoided without medical supervision.

Drug Class

• Oxicam class NSAID
• Non-selective COX inhibitor
• Analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent

Pirotel Tablet 20mg formula

• Piroxicam 20mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Pirotel Tablet 20mg?

• Take one tablet daily, preferably with food or milk
• Do not exceed the dose prescribed by your doctor
• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water
• Avoid lying down immediately after taking the tablet
• Do not combine with other NSAIDs unless advised by your doctor

Drug Interactions

• Blood Thinners: Combining with warfarin or aspirin raises the risk of bleeding.
• Other NSAIDs: Taking with other pain relievers like ibuprofen increases stomach and kidney risks.
• Blood Pressure Medicines: Can reduce the effectiveness of ACE inhibitors and diuretics.
• Lithium: Piroxicam can raise lithium levels in the blood to unsafe amounts.

Risks and warnings

• Stomach Ulcers: Long term use raises the risk of stomach bleeding and ulcers, especially in older adults.
• Skin Reactions: Rare but serious skin reactions have been reported, stop use if a rash appears.
• Heart Risk: NSAIDs including piroxicam may raise the risk of heart attack or stroke with long term use.
• Kidney Function: Can affect kidney function, especially in people with existing kidney disease.
• Pregnancy: Should be avoided in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Pirotel Tablet 20mg Side Effects

• Stomach upset or heartburn
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Swelling in the legs or ankles
• Skin rash
• Headache
• Ringing in the ears
• Rare but serious stomach bleeding or ulcers

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a dry place
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep the tablets in their original packaging
• Keep out of reach of children