About Piroxil capsule 20mg
Piroxicam 20mg capsule, a strong NSAID for chronic joint pain and arthritis.
Piroxil capsule 20mg Uses
- Long term pain in osteoarthritis
- Joint pain and stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis related back and joint pain
- Acute gout attacks under medical supervision
Piroxil capsule 20mg Uses in Urdu
- گٹھیا کے مستقل درد میں آرام کے لیے
- جوڑوں کی سوزش اور اکڑاؤ کم کرنے کے لیے
- ریڑھ کی ہڈی کے گٹھیا میں درد کے علاج میں
- ڈاکٹر کی نگرانی میں گاؤٹ کے دورے میں استعمال
Piroxil capsule 20mg formula
How to use Piroxil capsule 20mg?
- Take with food or a full glass of milk to protect the stomach.
- Swallow the capsule whole, do not crush or open it.
- Take at the same time each day as advised by your doctor.
- Use the lowest dose that controls symptoms.
Drug Interactions
Share your full medicine list with your doctor before starting Piroxil capsule.
- Blood thinners like Warfarin: Raises the risk of serious bleeding.
- Other NSAIDs or Aspirin: Increases the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding.
- Lithium: Piroxicam can raise lithium levels in the blood.
- Blood pressure medicines: May reduce their effectiveness.
Risks and warnings
- Stomach ulcers or bleeding: Piroxicam carries a higher gastrointestinal risk than many other NSAIDs.
- Heart and blood vessel disease: May increase the risk of heart attack or stroke with long term use.
- Skin reactions: Rare but serious reactions like Stevens Johnson syndrome have been reported.
- Elderly patients: Higher risk of side effects, use the lowest effective dose.
- Kidney or liver disease: Use only under close medical supervision.
Piroxil capsule 20mg Side Effects
- Stomach upset or pain
- Heartburn
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Swelling in the ankles or feet
- Skin rash
Storage Conditions
Store below 25°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.
