Philozen Tablets 10 Milligrams (Piroxicam)

Key information summary

Efficacy & effects

This medication is used only when other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are ineffective or insufficient. It is primarily indicated for arthritic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It is also used to treat chronic pain symptoms such as chronic low back pain, adhesive capsulitis, and rotator cuff syndrome. It is administered carefully according to the patient’s symptoms, helping to alleviate inflammation and pain. This medication is used for the treatment of these chronic inflammatory diseases and pain.

Dosage

Oral: 20 mg of piroxicam is administered orally once daily. The maximum recommended daily dose is 20 mg of piroxicam, and it should be used for the shortest duration needed at the minimum effective dose. Injection: 20 mg of piroxicam is administered intramuscularly once daily. The maximum recommended daily dose is 20 mg of piroxicam, and it should be used for the shortest duration needed at the minimum effective dose. Therapeutic effects and tolerance are assessed after administration.

Precautions

Patients who consume more than three glasses of alcohol daily should consult a physician or pharmacist before taking this medication, as it may cause gastrointestinal bleeding when taken with alcohol. Individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease or with no history of cardiovascular issues should monitor cardiovascular symptoms closely while taking this medication. It may exacerbate cardiovascular problems such as myocardial infarction and stroke. This medication can cause serious gastrointestinal issues such as bleeding, ulcers, and perforation, so those with a history of gastrointestinal disorders or the elderly should exercise particular caution. If gastrointestinal pain or bleeding occurs during use, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a physician. Severe skin reactions may occur; therefore, if rashes, red spots, or blisters appear, it is crucial to discontinue the medication immediately. Patients with a history of peptic ulcers, bleeding, perforation, severe liver, kidney, or heart disease, as well as pregnant or nursing women, children, and those over 80 years old should not take this medication. Individuals with a history of peptic ulcers, blood dyscrasias, liver or kidney impairment, hypertension, or asthma should take this medication cautiously and consult a physician before use. This medication can cause various side effects including indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rash, blood abnormalities, decreased kidney function, and neuropsychiatric symptoms, so any unusual symptoms should be reported to healthcare providers immediately. Long-term use requires regular blood tests and assessment of liver and kidney function, and if infection symptoms occur, careful monitoring with appropriate treatment is necessary. This medication should not be combined with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and may interact with specific medications; thus, inform your doctor about any other medications you are taking. It should not be used during late pregnancy as it may harm the fetus, and breastfeeding mothers should avoid taking it as well. Elderly patients have a higher risk of side effects and should use the minimum effective dose cautiously. In cases of overdose, symptoms may include vomiting, nausea, drowsiness, and severe cases may result in decreased kidney function or respiratory distress, requiring immediate medical attention.

Side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, vasculitis, shock Chest tightness, difficulty breathing, bronchospasm, asthma attack, respiratory distress Severe rash with high fever, blistering, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Lyell's syndrome Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), hepatitis, fulminant hepatitis, liver necrosis, liver failure Sudden and severe headache, seizures, altered consciousness,

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