| Piroxicam: | Its anti- inflammatory potency is similar to indomethacin and analgesic action is greater than aspirin. It has useful antipyretic proerty. |
| Indications: | Its anti- inflammatory potency is similar to indomethacin and analgesic action is greater than aspirin. It has useful antipyretic proerty. |
| Dosage: | Rheumatod arthritis, osteroarthritis, ankylosing, Spondylitis: 20mg daily as single dose. Maint : 10-30 mg .Acute Musculo-skeletal disorders: 40mg in a single or divided doses for 7-14 days. Acute gout : 40 mg as a single dose. Maint : 40 mg in single or divided doses for 4-6 days. |
| Contra-Indications: | Hypersensitivity , pregnancy children patients who develop asthama or allergy with other inflammatory drugs, lactation. |
| Special Precautions: | Renal or hepatic dysfunction, asthma surgery, haemorrhagic disorders. Hypertension. Cardiovascular disease. |
| Paediatrics: | Not recommended in age below 6 yrs. |
| Pregnancy: | Contraindicated may affect the foetus. |
| Lactation: | Safety not established. |
| Elderly: | Reduced dose necessary. |
| Side Effects: | Heart burn, nausea, anorexia, rashes, pruritus, C.N.S. manifestations. Oedema. |
| Drug Interactions: | Potentiate anticoagulants. Diuretics increase risk of renal damage. Monitor lithium levels. Aspirin reduces serum levels. |
| Purity : | Not less than 99%. |
