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Doloxicam Tablet

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Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt Composition

Piroxicam (NA)

Overview Doloxicam Tablet

Doloxicam tablets provide relief from moderate to severe pain. This medication is indicated for conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, effectively reducing joint and muscle pain and inflammation. For optimal stomach tolerance, take Doloxicam with food. Dosage and treatment length are determined by your specific condition and response to therapy. Continue taking the medication as prescribed, even after symptom improvement, until your physician advises otherwise. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, headache, and dizziness; persisting or worsening side effects require medical attention. Your doctor can offer strategies to manage these. Prior to commencing treatment, inform your doctor of any history of stomach ulcers, heart problems, hypertension, or liver/kidney disease. Disclose all other medications you are using, as interactions are possible. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should seek medical advice before using Doloxicam.

Primary Ingredients of Doloxicam Tablet

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Uses of Doloxicam Tablet

Analgesia

Major Benefits of Doloxicam Tablet:

Administer this medication precisely as prescribed by your physician, adhering to the specified dosage and treatment period. Ingest the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or fracturing it. Consume Doloxicam Tablet with a meal.

Common Side effects of Doloxicam Tablet:

  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness

How to use Doloxicam Tablet:

Administer this medication precisely as your physician directs, adhering to the prescribed dosage and timeframe. Ingest the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or fracturing it. Consume Doloxicam Tablet with food.

How Doloxicam Tablet works:

Doloxicam tablets belong to the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) class. Their mechanism of action involves inhibiting the production of inflammatory mediators, thereby reducing pain and swelling.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholUNSAFE

Combining Doloxicam Tablet with alcohol is not advisable.

PregnancyPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Taking Doloxicam tablets during pregnancy poses a known risk to the fetus. Its use is contraindicated except in extremely rare, life-threatening circumstances where the potential benefits outweigh the clear dangers. Always seek medical advice before using this medication.

Breast feedingBreast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Using Doloxicam tablets while breastfeeding is likely inadvisable. Available evidence from human studies indicates potential transfer of the medication into breast milk, posing a possible risk to the infant.

DrivingDrivingUNSAFE

Taking Doloxicam Tablets might reduce alertness, impair vision, or cause drowsiness and dizziness. Refrain from driving if you experience these effects.

KidneyKidneyCAUTION

Patients with severe kidney impairment should use Doloxicam tablets cautiously; dosage modification may be necessary. Physician consultation is advised.

LiverLiverCAUTION

Patients with liver impairment should exercise caution when taking Doloxicam tablets, as dosage modification may be necessary. Physician consultation is advised.

What if you forget to take Doloxicam Tablet :

Should you forget a Doloxicam Tablet dose, take it immediately. If, however, your next dose is imminent, omit the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Never take a double dose.

Facts to Know About Doloxicam Tablet

LabelValue
Chemical Type Enolic Acid Esters
Developing Habits No.
Type of Therapy Pain Relievers

FAQs on Doloxicam Tablet

Doloxicam and diclofenac are both painkillers. Diclofenac, unlike the non-selective COX inhibitor piroxicam, shows greater COX-2 selectivity, potentially reducing side effects compared to doloxicam.
Doloxicam and naproxen, both non-selective COX inhibitors, are equally effective painkillers. Naproxen, however, is associated with fewer gastric side effects than Doloxicam.
Doloxicam Tablet and meloxicam are equally effective non-selective COX-2 inhibitors used to relieve pain. Meloxicam, however, is associated with fewer acute gastric side effects than Doloxicam Tablet.
Doloxicam tablets and ketoprofen, both non-selective COX inhibitors, relieve pain. Studies indicate that ketoprofen topical gel is more effective than doloxicam tablets, and demonstrates superior tolerability.
Doloxicam, a COX enzyme inhibitor that reduces inflammation and pain, differs from Tramadol, a narcotic-like analgesic with a potential for dependence.
Doloxicam and nimesulide are both painkillers, but they differ in their mechanism. Doloxicam is a non-selective COX inhibitor, while nimesulide selectively targets COX-2. This selectivity may reduce side effects compared to piroxicam. Nimesulide is not suitable for children under 12.
Chikungunya typically doesn't lower platelet counts. However, painkillers such as piroxicam increase bleeding risk. Therefore, avoid Doloxicam or other pain relievers for fever with joint pain. Always consult your doctor before taking Doloxicam.
Doloxicam tablets and aspirin are distinct medications, although both are COX (cyclooxygenase) inhibitors with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Doloxicam tablets and dexamethasone shouldn't be used together. Concurrent use increases the risk of toxicity, specifically gastrointestinal ulceration.
Yes, methocarbamol and Doloxicam tablets can be used together; however, always inform your doctor before starting either medication.
Yes, paracetamol and Doloxicam tablets may be used together; however, always consult your doctor before starting either medication.
Doloxicam tablets are a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Doloxicam, a sulfur-containing medication, may cause serious side effects, including severe skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, in susceptible individuals. Report any allergies to your doctor.
Doloxicam tablets are not a blood thinner; they're a pain reliever. Patients with bleeding disorders should avoid them.
Doloxicam tablets don't relax muscles; they're a pain reliever that targets the COX enzyme, responsible for inflammation and pain.
Doloxicam tablets are not narcotics; they're non-narcotic analgesics that reduce pain and inflammation by inhibiting the COX enzyme.
Doloxicam Tablets do not treat hypertension. In fact, they can reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive medications. Tell your doctor if you're taking antihypertensives before starting Doloxicam.
Do not take Doloxicam Tablet with Losartan. Doloxicam reduces the effectiveness of Losartan and other antihypertensive medications, potentially causing antihypertensive therapy to fail. Tell your doctor about all antihypertensive medications you are taking before starting Doloxicam Tablet.
Do not take Doloxicam Tablet if you are also taking lisinopril. Because Doloxicam (like piroxicam) can reduce lisinopril's effectiveness, this combination may cause your blood pressure medication to fail. Always tell your doctor about all your medications, especially antihypertensives, before starting Doloxicam Tablet.
Yes, Doloxicam tablets can be taken with calcium channel blockers. While NSAIDs often decrease the effectiveness of antihypertensive medications, this effect is not observed with calcium channel blockers (White, 2007).
Yes, Doloxicam (a pain reliever) can be used with tizanidine (a muscle relaxant). This combination may be helpful for conditions such as back pain.
Yes, Doloxicam tablets can be combined with beta-cyclodextrin. Studies indicate this combination accelerates piroxicam's onset and minimizes gastrointestinal side effects.
Yes, Doloxicam tablets have alternatives. Pain medication choices depend on your specific condition. Always consult your doctor before starting piroxicam or switching medications.
Piroxicam is contraindicated in patients with allergies, bleeding disorders, duodenal, gastric, or peptic ulcers, stomatitis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), ulcerative colitis, upper gastrointestinal disease, late pregnancy, heart conditions, liver impairment, or kidney impairment.
Doloxicam tablets are not for treating allergies; they're a painkiller.
Doloxicam tablets provide long-lasting pain relief with a single daily dose, although individual responses vary. Piroxicam's effectiveness generally increases with several weeks of use.
Doloxicam tablets are a non-narcotic pain reliever and are not known to cause elevated blood pressure.
Menstrual cramps are not a recognized indication for Doloxicam. Studies demonstrate that piroxicam effectively reduces menstrual cramp severity.
While Doloxicam tablets lack approval for migraine treatment, studies indicate they effectively reduce pain in migraine without aura.
Yes, Doloxicam tablets may help reduce back pain. However, it's crucial to consult a doctor to determine the underlying cause of your back pain before starting any treatment. Self-treating with Doloxicam is not advisable, as back pain can have various origins.
Doloxicam tablets are an effective treatment for acute gout, as evidenced by research studies.
Blood donation is permissible while taking Doloxicam, but please inform your doctor beforehand.
Diabetic patients should only take doloxicam tablets under a doctor's supervision, as prolonged use can significantly increase the risk of renal failure. Diabetes already elevates this risk, making the combination with doloxicam particularly dangerous.
Do not take Doloxicam tablets if you have impaired kidney function. Long-term NSAID use can cause kidney damage, including papillary necrosis.
Yes. Doloxicam can cause serious, potentially fatal skin reactions, including exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). These reactions can develop unexpectedly. Report any rash, even a mild one, to your doctor and stop taking the medication immediately.
Do not take Doloxicam during pregnancy. It may cause premature ductus arteriosus closure, potentially resulting in fetal heart failure and death.
Doloxicam Tablets are not to be used by individuals with active peptic ulcers, as they can cause gastric ulceration and bleeding.
Asthma sufferers may experience severe attacks when taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin, due to hypersensitivity. Always consult your doctor before using NSAIDs.
Yes, Doloxicam and Piroxicam may cause temporary infertility. Piroxicam, in particular, can interfere with ovulation, potentially leading to reversible infertility. Seek medical advice before taking either medication.
Doloxicam tablets and diuretics shouldn't be used together. Doloxicam can lessen the diuretic effect of furosemide and thiazides in some individuals, likely due to its inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis.
Do not use Doloxicam Tablet with lithium. Doloxicam Tablet increases lithium levels in the blood and decreases the kidneys' ability to remove lithium. This is due to the drug's inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis. Consult your doctor before taking Doloxicam Tablet.
Doloxicam tablets and warfarin increase bleeding risk when taken together. Inform your doctor if you're using both medications; if combined, close monitoring is essential.
Taking corticosteroids and anticoagulants raises your risk of gastric ulcers. Other factors increasing this risk include long-term use of such medications, alcohol consumption, smoking, and advanced age.
Patients who experienced an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction to aspirin or other NSAIDs, or who experienced such a reaction before or after heart bypass surgery.
Gastrointestinal (GI) upset, and in rare cases, severe GI complications including ulcers and bleeding; serious skin reactions such as exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis; liver failure; and kidney damage.
Doloxicam Tablet
170
MRP 197
13% off