Oxicam 20mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Oxicam 20mg Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain in conditions such as osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Oxicam 20mg Tablet should be taken with food. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.
The most common side effects of this medicine include mild vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, headache, and dizziness. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the medicine.
Oxicam 20mg Tablet should be taken with food. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.
The most common side effects of this medicine include mild vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, headache, and dizziness. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the medicine.
Uses of Oxicam Tablet
Benefits of Oxicam Tablet
In Pain relief
Oxicam 20mg Tablet helps to relieve pain, inflammation and swelling in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Oxicam Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Oxicam
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
How to use Oxicam Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Oxicam 20mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Oxicam Tablet works
Oxicam 20mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation (pain and swelling).
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Oxicam 20mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Oxicam 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Oxicam 20mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Oxicam 20mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Oxicam 20mg Tablet may make you tired, drowsy, dizzy, have problems with your eyesight and balance, depressed or have difficulty sleeping and this may impair your ability to drive.
As Oxicam 20mg Tablet may make you tired, drowsy, dizzy, have problems with your eyesight and balance, depressed or have difficulty sleeping and this may impair your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Oxicam 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oxicam 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Oxicam 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Oxicam 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Oxicam 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oxicam 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Oxicam 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Oxicam 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Oxicam Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Oxicam 20mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach.
- It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time.
- Oxicam 20mg Tablet can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Enolic acid Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (enolic acids)
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Country of origin: India
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