GL Piroxicam Capsule 20 Milligrams

Key information summary

Efficacy & effects

This medication is used when other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are ineffective or insufficient. It is primarily administered for chronic joint diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It is also used for chronic pain conditions such as chronic low back pain, shoulder periarthritis, and frozen shoulder syndrome. This medication helps reduce inflammation and pain associated with these conditions. Therefore, it can improve symptoms when other treatments are insufficient.

Dosage

Oral: Administer 20 mg of piroxicam orally once daily. Injection: Administer 20 mg of piroxicam intramuscularly once daily. The maximum recommended daily dose is 20 mg of piroxicam, and it should be used at the minimum effective dose for the shortest duration possible to reduce the risk of adverse effects. The therapeutic effect and tolerability should be assessed within 14 days after administration, and if continuous treatment is needed, further

Precautions

This medication may pose a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding if taken by individuals who regularly consume three or more alcoholic drinks daily, so consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is essential. Patients with cardiovascular issues or risk factors should exercise caution, as the risk of serious cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction and stroke may increase while taking this medication. This medication can cause severe adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforations, particularly in older adults, necessitating careful monitoring of gastrointestinal symptoms during treatment. Severe skin reactions such as significant rashes or exfoliative dermatitis and Stevens-Johnson syndrome may occur, so if any abnormal skin symptoms appear, the medication should be discontinued immediately. Patients with a history of gastrointestinal ulcers, bleeding, or perforations, severe liver, kidney, heart diseases, pregnant or breastfeeding women, those over 80 years old, and children should not take this medication. Patients with a history of peptic ulcers or blood disorders, liver or kidney dysfunction, hypertension, asthma, or specific diseases should use this medication with increased caution. If symptoms such as dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rashes, shortness of breath, or dizziness occur during treatment, immediate consultation with healthcare providers is necessary. It is advisable not to combine this medication with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and interactions may occur with certain antihypertensives, diuretics, anticoagulants, and antidepressants, so it is crucial to notify healthcare providers of all medications being taken. During pregnancy, especially in the late stages, this medication may be harmful to the fetus, so it should not be taken. If breastfeeding, it is also safe not to use this medication, as it may pass into breast milk. Due to a higher risk of adverse reactions, older adults should use the minimum effective dose and carefully monitor symptoms.

Side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe allergic reactions, high fever with severe rashes, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and very severe

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