Daehan Piroxicam Injection

Adult dosage

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

This drug may cause gastrointestinal bleeding in individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic beverages daily, so consultation with a physician or pharmacist is necessary. This drug may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, and patients who have risks for heart disease or stroke should exercise particular caution. Cardiovascular symptoms should be closely monitored while taking this medication. This drug can lead to severe gastrointestinal issues such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation. Older adults or individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disorders should be especially careful, and if any gastrointestinal symptoms appear while taking the medication, it should be discontinued immediately and a doctor should be consulted. Severe allergic reactions or skin rashes, blisters, etc., may occur, so if any skin abnormalities arise, medication should be stopped immediately and healthcare professionals should be notified. Products containing benzyl alcohol may cause life-threatening respiratory problems in premature infants, so they should not be used in newborns or premature infants. Patients with a history of gastrointestinal ulcers, bleeding, perforation, or severe liver, kidney, or heart dysfunction should not take this medication. Those who have had allergic reactions to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should also avoid this medication. This drug is not to be administered to pregnant women, nursing mothers, children, or individuals over 80 years of age. Liver and kidney function, blood tests, etc., should be regularly monitored during treatment, and special care is needed for long-term use. It may interact with other medications, so if other medications are currently being taken, it is essential to inform healthcare professionals and consult them. In the case of an overdose, symptoms such as vomiting, drowsiness, and gastrointestinal bleeding may appear, and immediate treatment should be sought at a medical institution.

Gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer, hematemesis, hematochezia, epigastric pain, gastric discomfort, appetite loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loose stools, stomatitis, dyspepsia, abdominal bloating, constipation, glossitis, shock, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell's syndrome (toxic epidermal necrolysis), photosensitivity reactions, onycholysis, abnormal nail growth, hair loss, vesicular reactions, anemia, granulocytopenia, thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia, bone marrow suppression, purpura, leukopenia, pancytopenia, eosinophilia, hypertension, congestive heart failure, acute cardiac conditions, 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, paresthesia of hands and feet, depression, irritability, hallucinations, mood changes, mental confusion, allergic swelling of the face and hands, dry mouth, generalized malaise, blurred vision, eye irritation, shoulder stiffness, fever, palpitations, shortness of breath

This medication must be stored in a container that can block light and should be kept away from direct sunlight. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius (room temperature).

Appearance

Brown ampoule containing a pale yellow solution

Package unit

For domestic use - 50 ampoules/box [(1mL/ampoule)], for export - 10 ampoules/box [(1mL/ampoule)]