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Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT

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Waksman Selman Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition

Piroxicam (20mg)

Overview Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT

Doloxa 20mg Delayed-Release Tablets provide relief from moderate to severe pain. Indicated for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, it alleviates joint and muscle pain and inflammation. Administer Doloxa 20mg tablets with food to minimize gastrointestinal discomfort. Dosage and treatment length vary depending on individual response and the specific condition. Continue taking the medication as prescribed, even after symptom improvement, until your physician advises otherwise. Commonly reported side effects include mild nausea, vomiting, headache, stomach ache, and dizziness. Report any persistent or worsening side effects to your doctor, who can offer strategies for management. Prior to use, inform your doctor of any pre-existing conditions, such as stomach ulcers, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, or liver/kidney impairment. Also disclose all other medications you are currently using, as interactions are possible. Consult your physician before using Doloxa if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT

Analgesia

Major Benefits of Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT:

Follow your physician's instructions precisely regarding dosage and treatment length for this medication. Always dissolve the Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT in water prior to ingestion. Consume it with a meal.

Common Side effects of Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT:

  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness

How to use Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT:

Follow your physician's instructions precisely regarding dosage and treatment length for this medication. Always dissolve the Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT in water before consumption. Administer this medicine with food.

How Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT works:

Oxacam 20mg Delayed-Release Tablets are a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that inhibits the production of inflammatory mediators, thereby reducing pain and swelling.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholUNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT is inadvisable.

PregnancyPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Using Waxicam 20mg Delayed-Release tablets during pregnancy poses a confirmed risk to fetal development and is therefore inadvisable. In exceptional, life-threatening circumstances, a physician might prescribe it if the potential benefits outweigh the known dangers. Physician consultation is essential.

Breast feedingBreast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The use of Waxicam 20mg Delayed-Release Tablets while breastfeeding is likely inadvisable. Available human data indicates potential transfer of the medication into breast milk, posing a possible risk to the infant.

DrivingDrivingUNSAFE

Driving may be impaired by Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT, as it can cause drowsiness, dizziness, and blurred vision. Avoid operating vehicles if you experience these effects.

KidneyKidneyCAUTION

Patients with severe kidney impairment should use Waxicam 20mg extended-release tablets cautiously. Dosage modification of Waxicam 20mg extended-release tablets may be necessary. Physician consultation is advised.

LiverLiverCAUTION

Patients with hepatic impairment should exercise caution when using Waxicam 20mg Delayed-Release Tablets. Dosage modification may be necessary. Physician consultation is advised.

What if you forget to take Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT :

Should you forget a Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT dose, take it immediately if you remember. However, near the time for your next dose, omit the missed one and resume your usual dosing regimen. Never take a double dose.

Facts to Know About Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT

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FAQs on Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT

Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT (piroxicam) and diclofenac are both painkillers, but they differ in their mechanism. Piroxicam non-selectively inhibits COX enzymes, while diclofenac shows greater selectivity for COX-2. This selectivity may reduce diclofenac's side effects compared to Waxicam.
Naproxen and Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT are equally effective non-selective COX inhibitor painkillers; however, naproxen has fewer reported gastric side effects.
Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT and meloxicam are equally effective non-selective COX-2 inhibitors used for pain relief. Meloxicam, however, exhibits fewer acute gastric side effects than Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT.
Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT and ketoprofen are both non-selective COX inhibitors, relieving pain and inflammation. Studies indicate topical ketoprofen gel is more effective than Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT, and demonstrates superior tolerability.
Waxicam 20mg (a COX-2 inhibitor, targeting inflammation and pain) differs from Tramadol, a narcotic-like analgesic with a potential for dependence.
Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT and nimesulide are both analgesics. Unlike nimesulide, which selectively inhibits COX-2, Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT non-selectively inhibits COX enzymes. This selectivity makes nimesulide potentially less prone to side effects than piroxicam. Nimesulide is contraindicated in children under 12.
Chikungunya typically doesn't lower platelet counts, but painkillers such as piroxicam increase bleeding risk. Therefore, avoid Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT or other painkillers for fever with joint pain. Consult your doctor before using Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT.
Waxicam 20mg DT and aspirin, while both COX inhibitors with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, are distinct medications.
Avoid concurrent use of Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT and dexamethasone; their combined effect raises the risk of toxicity, including increased gastrointestinal ulceration.
Yes, methocarbamol and Waxicam 20mg DT tablets can be used together; however, always inform your doctor before starting either medication.
While no significant adverse interactions are known between paracetamol and Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT, it's advisable to consult your doctor before commencing either medication.
Yes, Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Waxicam 20mg DT tablets contain sulfur and may cause serious side effects, including severe skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, in susceptible individuals. Always inform your doctor of any allergies.
Waxicam 20mg Tablets DT are not a blood thinner, but a pain reliever. Their use should be avoided by individuals with bleeding disorders.
Waxicam 20mg Tablets DT are not a muscle relaxant, but rather a pain reliever that targets the COX enzyme, responsible for inflammation and pain.
Waxicam 20mg Tablets DT are not narcotics. They're a pain reliever that works by inhibiting COX enzymes, reducing pain and inflammation.
Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT does not treat high blood pressure. In fact, it can reduce the effectiveness of blood pressure medications. Tell your doctor if you are using any blood pressure medicine before taking Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT.
Don't take Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT with Losartan. Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT reduces the effectiveness of Losartan and other antihypertensive medications, potentially causing your blood pressure treatment to fail. Tell your doctor about all your antihypertensive medications before starting Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT.
Avoid Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT if you're taking lisinopril. Piroxicam (the active ingredient in Waxicam) reduces lisinopril's effectiveness, potentially causing hypertension treatment failure. Always tell your doctor about all your medications, especially antihypertensives, before starting Waxicam.
Yes, Waxicam 20mg tablets can be taken with calcium channel blockers. Unlike other antihypertensive drugs, calcium channel blockers' effectiveness isn't diminished by NSAIDs (White, 2007).
Yes, Waxicam 20mg (piroxicam) tablets can be used with tizanidine. Piroxicam relieves pain, while tizanidine relaxes muscles, making this combination suitable for conditions such as backaches.
Yes. Combining Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT with beta-cyclodextrin accelerates piroxicam's onset and mitigates gastrointestinal side effects.
Yes, alternatives to Waxicam 20mg DT exist. Pain medication is tailored to individual needs. Consult your doctor before starting or switching to any other pain reliever.
Piroxicam is contraindicated in patients with allergy, 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.
Waxicam 20mg Tablets DT are not for treating allergies; they are an analgesic.
Waxicam 20mg DT tablets provide long-lasting pain relief. While a single daily dose often suffices, individual responses vary, with piroxicam's effectiveness generally increasing over several weeks of use.
Waxicam 20mg DT tablets are a non-narcotic pain reliever and are not known to cause hypertension.
While Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT isn't approved for menstrual cramps, research demonstrates piroxicam's significant effectiveness in relieving them.
While Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT lacks approval for migraine treatment, studies indicate it effectively reduces migraine pain (without aura).
Yes, it may help reduce back pain. However, it's crucial to consult your doctor to determine the cause of your back pain before starting any treatment. Do not self-treat with Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT; back pain causes vary widely.
Yes, Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT is an effective treatment for acute gout, supported by research.
Blood donation is permissible while taking Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT, but please inform your doctor beforehand.
In diabetic patients, Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT should only be used under a doctor's supervision. Prolonged use of this medication carries a significant risk of renal failure, a risk already heightened by diabetes itself. Therefore, taking piroxicam increases the likelihood of renal failure considerably.
Waxicam 20mg DT tablets are contraindicated in individuals with impaired renal function due to the risk of renal papillary necrosis and other kidney damage associated with long-term NSAID use.
Yes. Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT can cause serious, potentially fatal skin reactions, including exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). These reactions may develop unexpectedly. Report any rash, even a mild one, to your doctor and stop taking the medication immediately.
Pregnant women should not use Waxicam 20mg Tablets DT. This medication can cause premature closure of the ductus arteriosus, potentially resulting in fetal heart failure and death.
Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT is not to be used by patients with active peptic ulcers, as it can cause gastric ulceration and bleeding.
Asthma sufferers may experience severe asthma attacks when taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin due to hypersensitivity. Always consult your doctor before using NSAIDs.
Yes, Waxicam 20mg Tablets DT may cause temporary infertility in some cases. This is because piroxicam's mechanism of action can interfere with ovulation, a potentially reversible effect. Seek medical advice before beginning treatment.
Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT shouldn't be combined with diuretics. Its use may lessen the diuretic effect of furosemide and thiazides in certain individuals, possibly due to inhibited renal prostaglandin production.
Avoid using Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT with lithium. Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT elevates plasma lithium levels and reduces renal lithium clearance by inhibiting renal prostaglandin synthesis. Always consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Avoid Waxicam 20mg DT tablets if you're taking warfarin, as both increase bleeding risk. Always inform your doctor about all medications you're taking; if both are prescribed, your treatment will require close monitoring.
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 experiencing an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction to aspirin, other NSAIDs, or pain medication before or after heart bypass surgery.
Gastrointestinal upset, and in rare instances, severe gastrointestinal complications including ulcers and bleeding; serious skin reactions like exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis; liver failure; and kidney damage.
Waxicam 20mg Tablet DT
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MRP 36
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