Xycam Tablet 20mg

Price of Xycam Tablet 20mg

The price of Xycam Tablet 20mg in Pakistan is Rs. 100

Xycam Tablet Uses

Xycam tablet is an NSAID composed of the active ingredient Piroxicam. It is used to relieve pain and inflammation caused by conditions like osteoarthritis, menstrual cramps, joint pain, migraine, gout, and muscle spasms, etc.

Piroxicam is a type of painkiller that also carries some anti-inflammatory properties. It works by stopping the production of chemical mediators that cause pain and inflammation in the body.

How to use Xycam Tablet 20mg?

• Swallow the tablet whole with water
• Do not crush or chew the tablet
• Do not take Xycam tablet on an empty stomach, as it can upset your stomach and lead to gastric ulcers as well
• To avoid gastritis, take Xycam tablet for the shortest time possible
• For adults, the recommended dosage is one 20mg tablet per day
• Follow the dosage and frequency as instructed by your doctor

Xycam Side Effects

The side effects of Xycam include:

• Abdominal pain
• Vomit containing coffee grounds
• Blood in stool
• Constipation
• Black stools
• Acid reflux

Drug Interactions

Drugs that Xycam tablet can interact with include:

• ACE inhibitors like captopril, fosinopril and enalapril, etc.
• Angiotensin receptor blockers like losartan, valsartan etc.
• Corticosteroids like prednisolone
• Potassium supplements
• Aspirin
• Lithium
• Blood thinners like clopidogrel, enoxaparin, warfarin, etc.

Storage Conditions

• Xycam should be kept out of reach and sight of children.
• It should be stored at room temperature.