Manufacturer: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Piroxicam(20mg)
Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.
The most common side effects of this medicine include mild vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, headache, and dizziness. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the medicine.
Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation (pain and swelling).
Piroxicam is highly bound (approximately 99%) to plasma proteins and has a small distribution volume (approximately 10 l). Despite its high plasma binding, the drug readily penetrates into synovial fluid. Piroxicam has a long elimination half-life of about 50 h.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Oxicam
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Nausea
Headache
Dizziness
Known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reactions and serious skin reactions) to piroxicam or any components of the drug product [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7, 5.9)]
History of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs.
Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT.
Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Piroxicam is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints) and rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints). Piroxicam is in a class of medications called NSAIDs.
Products that may interact with this drug include: aliskiren, ACE inhibitors (such as captopril, lisinopril), angiotensin II receptor blockers (such as losartan, valsartan), cidofovir, corticosteroids (such as prednisone), lithium, "water pills" (diuretics such as furosemide).
Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT helps relieve pain and swelling of various joints and muscles.
Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
Your doctor will prescribe you the lowest effective dose of this medicine for the shortest possible time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT is to be taken with food.
Q. What is the difference between Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT and diclofenac?
Both Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT and diclofenac are pain killers. However, piroxicam is a non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase - an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) inhibitor whereas diclofenac has a bit more selectivity to a COX-2 enzyme. This selectivity of diclofenac is supposed to decrease the side effects as compared to Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT.
Q. What is the difference between Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT and naproxen?
Both Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT and naproxen are pain killers. Both are non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase - an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain). Research studies have shown both are equally effective. However, gastric side effects are lesser with naproxen as compared to Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT.
Q. What is the difference between Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT and meloxicam?
Both Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT and meloxicam are pain killers. Both are non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase - an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain). Research studies have shown both are equally effective. However, acute gastric side effects are lesser with meloxicam as compared to Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT.
Q. What is the difference between Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT and ketoprofen?
Both Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT and ketoprofen are pain killers. Both are non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain). Research studies have shown ketoprofen topical gel is better and effective as compared to Oxicam 20mg Tablet DT. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.
