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Piroxicam is a prescription medicine. It is typically used for the treatment of Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Pain. The alternative uses of Piroxicam have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Piroxicam. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Piroxicam also has some side effects, the most common being Loss of appetite. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Piroxicam can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Piroxicam are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Piroxicam's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Piroxicam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Piroxicam related warnings section.
Piroxicam can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Piroxicam in conditions like Heart Disease, Asthma. Other contraindications of Piroxicam have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Piroxicam may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Piroxicam is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Piroxicam is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Piroxicam is used -
Severe
Moderate
Common
Is the use of Piroxicam safe for pregnant women?
Piroxicam shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Piroxicam safe during breastfeeding?
Piroxicam may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Piroxicam on the Kidneys?
Piroxicam may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Piroxicam on the Liver?
Piroxicam can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Piroxicam on the Heart?
There may be severe side effects of Piroxicam on your heart. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
Piroxicam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Piroxicam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Piroxicam habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Piroxicam is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Piroxicam as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Piroxicam is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Piroxicam is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Piroxicam
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Piroxicam, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Piroxicam
Taking Piroxicam and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Feldene® (piroxicam)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 201-202