Piroxicam Injection

Piroxicam Injection is a medicine that is used for the treatment of Swelling, Stiffness And Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Acute Gout, Postoperative Pain, Acute Musculoskeletal Conditions and other conditions.

Piroxicam Injection contains Piroxicam as an active ingredient.

Piroxicam Injection works by decreasing the production of prostaglandins that cause pain.

Detailed information related to Piroxicam Injection’s uses, composition, dosage, side effects and reviews is listed below.

Piroxicam Injection Uses

Piroxicam Injection is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

·         Swelling, Stiffness And Joint Pain

·         Osteoarthritis

·         Rheumatoid Arthritis

·         Acute Gout

·         Postoperative Pain

·         Acute Musculoskeletal Conditions

Piroxicam Injection Working, Mechanism of Action and Pharmacology

Piroxicam Injection improves the patient’s condition by performing the following functions:

·         Decreasing the production of prostaglandins that cause pain.

Piroxicam Injection – Composition and Active Ingredients

Piroxicam Injection is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)

·         Piroxicam (40 MG)

Please note that this medicine may be available in various strengths for each active ingredient listed above.

Piroxicam Injection – Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Piroxicam Injection. This is not a comprehensive list. These side effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side effects, especially if they do not go away.

·         Fast Heartbeat

·         Changes In The Red Blood Cells

·         Vertigo

·         Blurred Vision

·         Indigestion

·         Feeling Of Sickness

Piroxicam Injection – Precautions & How to Use

Before using this drug, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.

·         Be careful if you have impaired renal, hepatic or cardiac function

·         Children below the age of 12 years

·         Elderly patients

·         Patients with infections, asthma, allergic disorders, haemorrhagic disorders or hypertension