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Youyoung Pirorikam Muscle Injection

Prescription medicationOral · Intramuscular injection
Ingredient · strength
Piroxicam›20mg / 1 ampoule
Manufacturer / importer
Youyoung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Brown ampoules filled with a pale yellow liquid
Packaging
1ml x 50 ampoules
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 198902360 · Notified 1989.05.22

Summary

Main use
Relief of joint disorders (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis) and chronic pain (e.g., back or shoulder pain)
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
(Oral) Adults: Administer 20 mg of piroxicam orally once daily. The maximum recommended daily dose is 20 mg of piroxicam. To reduce the risk of adverse reactions, use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible. The therapeutic effect and tolerability should be reviewed within 14 days after administration of this drug. If continued treatment is considered necessary, more frequent reviews should be conducted. (Injection) Adults: Inject 20 mg of piroxicam intramuscularly once daily. The maximum recommended daily dose is 20 mg of piroxicam. To reduce the risk of adverse reactions, use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible. The therapeutic effect and tolerability should be reviewed within 14 days after administration of this drug. If continued treatment is considered necessary, more frequent reviews should be conducted. The oral or suppository form of this drug may be used concomitantly; however, the total dose administered by both routes must not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Youyoung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of joint disorders (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis) and chronic pain (e.g., back or shoulder pain)

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • osteoarthritis
  • ankylosing spondylitis
  • low back pain
  • shoulder periarthritis
  • frozen shoulder syndrome
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This medication is used only when other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are ineffective or insufficient. It is particularly administered in diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis, and is also effective for chronic low back pain, shoulder periarthritis, and frozen shoulder syndrome.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

(Oral) Adults: Administer 20 mg of piroxicam orally once daily. The maximum recommended daily dose is 20 mg of piroxicam. To reduce the risk of adverse reactions, use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible. The therapeutic effect and tolerability should be reviewed within 14 days after administration of this drug. If continued treatment is considered necessary, more frequent reviews should be conducted. (Injection) Adults: Inject 20 mg of piroxicam intramuscularly once daily. The maximum recommended daily dose is 20 mg of piroxicam. To reduce the risk of adverse reactions, use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible. The therapeutic effect and tolerability should be reviewed within 14 days after administration of this drug. If continued treatment is considered necessary, more frequent reviews should be conducted. The oral or suppository form of this drug may be used concomitantly; however, the total dose administered by both routes must not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose.

Precautions

This medication may cause gastrointestinal bleeding if taken by individuals who regularly consume more than three drinks a day, so it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, including this medication, may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, so caution is needed for patients with a history of cardiovascular diseases or risk factors. This medication can cause serious gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation, thus elderly patients or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases should exercise particular care. Serious skin adverse reactions can occur, so if there are rashes or hypersensitivity reactions, stop taking the medication immediately. Products containing benzyl alcohol can cause fatal respiratory problems in premature infants, so caution is advised. Patients with a history of gastrointestinal ulcers, bleeding, or perforation, severe liver, kidney, or heart disease, pregnant or breastfeeding women, children, and elderly patients over 80 years old should not take this medication. Patients with certain conditions or diseases such as peptic ulcers, blood disorders, liver and kidney impairment, heart failure, hypertension, asthma, and elderly individuals should take this medication cautiously. If symptoms such as dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rashes, shortness of breath, or dizziness occur during treatment, consult a doctor immediately. Blood tests and liver function tests should be performed regularly during long-term use of this medication to check for abnormalities, and the therapeutic effect and side effects should be closely monitored. It is advisable not to take this medication with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and inform your doctor of any interactions with other medications that may increase the risk of side effects. In late pregnancy, it may be harmful to the fetus, so pregnant women should not take it, and it is also safest for breastfeeding women to avoid this medication. It is recommended not to use this medication in children and elderly patients over 80 years old. In case of overdose, symptoms such as drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal bleeding may occur, requiring immediate medical attention.

Side effects

Gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer, hematemesis, rectal bleeding, epigastric pain, discomfort in the upper abdomen, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loose stools, stomatitis, dyspepsia, abdominal distension, constipation, glossitis, shock, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell's syndrome, photosensitivity reactions, nail dystrophy, abnormal growth of toenails, alopecia, bullous reactions, anemia, granulocytopenia, thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia, bone marrow suppression, purpura, leukopenia, pancytopenia, eosinophilia, hypertension, congestive heart failure, acute cardiac disease, jaundice, hepatitis, elevated AST/ALT, elevated ALP, elevated LDH, acute renal failure, fluid retention, oliguria, hematuria, proteinuria, elevated BUN, elevated serum creatinine, hyperkalemia, rash, pruritus, bronchospasm, urticaria, angioedema, vasculitis, serum sickness, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, tinnitus, numbness in the hands and feet, depression, irritability, hallucinations, mood changes, mental confusion, allergic edema of the face and hands, thirst, generalized malaise, blurred vision, eye irritation, shoulder stiffness, fever, palpitations, shortness of breath

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication is sensitive to light and must be stored in a tightly sealed container that does not allow light in. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C to 30°C.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Brown ampoules filled with a pale yellow liquid

Package unit

1ml x 50 ampoules

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