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Wirox 20mg Tablet

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Zee Laboratories

Salt Composition

Piroxicam (20mg)

Overview Wirox 20mg Tablet

Aloxil 20mg tablets provide relief from moderate to severe pain. Indicated for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, it alleviates joint and muscle pain and inflammation. Administer Aloxil 20mg with food to minimize gastrointestinal discomfort. Dosage and treatment length vary depending on individual response and condition. Continue medication as prescribed, even with symptom improvement, until your physician advises discontinuation. Common side effects include mild nausea, vomiting, headache, stomach ache, and dizziness. Report persistent or worsening side effects to your doctor, who can offer management strategies. Prior to use, disclose any history of stomach ulcers, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, or liver/kidney impairment. Inform your doctor of all other medications you are currently using, as interactions may occur. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should seek medical counsel before commencing treatment.

Primary Ingredients of Wirox 20mg Tablet

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Uses of Wirox 20mg Tablet

Analgesia

Major Benefits of Wirox 20mg Tablet:

Consume this medication precisely as prescribed by your physician, adhering to both the dosage and treatment period. Ingest the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or fracturing it. Wirox 20mg Tablets should be taken with food.

Common Side effects of Wirox 20mg Tablet:

  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness

How to use Wirox 20mg Tablet:

Consume this medication precisely as directed by your physician, adhering to both the prescribed dosage and treatment period. Ingest the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or fracturing it. The Wirox 20mg Tablet should be administered with a meal.

How Wirox 20mg Tablet works:

Wirox 20mg tablets are a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication that inhibits the production of inflammatory mediators, thus alleviating pain and reducing swelling.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholUNSAFE

Consuming alcohol alongside Wirox 20mg Tablet is inadvisable.

PregnancyPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Taking Wirox 20mg tablets during pregnancy carries a confirmed risk to the fetus. Therefore, it's contraindicated, except in rare, life-threatening circumstances where the potential benefits outweigh the known hazards. Always seek medical advice.

Breast feedingBreast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lactation and the use of Wirox 20mg Tablets are likely incompatible. Available data from human studies indicate a potential for the medication to transfer to breast milk, posing a risk to the infant.

DrivingDrivingUNSAFE

Taking a Wirox 20mg Tablet might reduce alertness, impair vision, and cause drowsiness or dizziness. Driving should be avoided if these effects are experienced.

KidneyKidneyCAUTION

Patients with severe kidney impairment should exercise caution when using Wirox 20mg tablets. A modified dosage of Wirox 20mg tablets may be necessary. Physician consultation is recommended.

LiverLiverCAUTION

Patients with hepatic impairment should exercise caution when using Wirox 20mg tablets; dosage modification may be necessary. Physician consultation is advised.

What if you forget to take Wirox 20mg Tablet :

Should you forget a Wirox 20mg Tablet dose, take it immediately. Nevertheless, if your next scheduled dose is imminent, omit the missed dose and resume your usual dosing regimen. Avoid taking a double dose.

Facts to Know About Wirox 20mg Tablet

LabelValue
Chemical Type Enolates and their Acid Derivatives
Developing Habits No.
Treatment Category Pain Relievers

FAQs on Wirox 20mg Tablet

Wirox 20mg Tablets and diclofenac are both painkillers. Piroxicam, the active ingredient in Wirox, non-selectively inhibits COX enzymes, while diclofenac shows greater COX-2 selectivity. This makes diclofenac potentially less prone to side effects than Wirox.
Wirox 20mg Tablet and naproxen are equally effective non-selective COX inhibitor pain relievers; however, naproxen has fewer reported gastric side effects.
Wirox 20mg Tablet and meloxicam, both non-selective COX-2 inhibitors, offer comparable pain relief. However, meloxicam demonstrates a lower incidence of acute gastric side effects compared to Wirox 20mg Tablet.
Wirox 20mg tablets and ketoprofen are non-selective COX inhibitors, relieving pain by targeting the enzyme responsible for inflammation. Studies indicate that topical ketoprofen gel is a more effective and better-tolerated pain treatment than Wirox 20mg tablets.
Wirox 20mg tablets target COX enzymes, responsible for inflammation and pain, while Tramadol offers narcotic-like pain relief. Tramadol is addictive.
Wirox 20mg Tablet and nimesulide are both analgesics. Wirox 20mg Tablet is a non-selective COX inhibitor, while nimesulide selectively inhibits COX-2. This selectivity may reduce side effects compared to piroxicam. Nimesulide is not recommended for children under 12.
Chikungunya typically doesn't lower platelet counts, but painkillers such as piroxicam increase bleeding risk. Therefore, avoid Wirox 20mg Tablet or other painkillers for fever with joint pain. Always consult your doctor before taking Wirox 20mg Tablet.
Wirox 20mg tablets and aspirin are distinct medications, though both are COX (cyclooxygenase) inhibitors with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Concurrent use of Wirox 20mg tablets and dexamethasone is contraindicated due to their potential for additive toxicity, increasing the risk of gastrointestinal ulceration.
Yes, methocarbamol and Wirox 20mg tablets may be used together; however, always inform your doctor before starting either medication.
Yes, paracetamol and Wirox 20mg tablets may be used together; however, always consult your doctor before starting either medication.
Yes, Wirox 20mg tablets are NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
Wirox 20mg tablets contain sulfur and may cause severe adverse reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, in susceptible individuals. Report any allergies to your doctor.
Wirox 20mg tablets are a painkiller, not a blood thinner, and should be avoided by individuals with bleeding disorders.
Wirox 20mg Tablets are not muscle relaxants; they are analgesics that inhibit COX enzymes, reducing inflammation and pain.
Wirox 20mg Tablets are not narcotics. They're analgesics that reduce pain and inflammation by inhibiting COX enzymes, which are responsible for producing these sensations.
Wirox 20mg Tablets do not treat hypertension. In fact, they can reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive medications. Tell your doctor if you're taking blood pressure medication before starting Wirox 20mg Tablets.
Don't take Wirox 20mg Tablet with Losartan. Wirox 20mg Tablet reduces Losartan's effectiveness, potentially causing your blood pressure medication to fail. Tell your doctor about all your blood pressure medications before starting Wirox 20mg Tablet.
Avoid Wirox 20mg Tablets if you're taking lisinopril. Piroxicam, the active ingredient in Wirox, reduces lisinopril's effectiveness, potentially compromising blood pressure control. Always tell your doctor about all your medications, especially antihypertensives, before starting Wirox.
Yes, Wirox 20mg tablets can be taken with calcium channel blockers. Unlike other antihypertensive medications, calcium channel blockers' effectiveness isn't diminished by NSAIDs (White, 2007).
Yes, Wirox 20mg (piroxicam) tablets can be used with tizanidine. Piroxicam relieves pain, while tizanidine relaxes skeletal muscles, making this combination useful for conditions such as backaches.
Yes, Wirox 20mg Tablets are compatible with beta-cyclodextrin. Studies indicate this combination accelerates piroxicam's effects and minimizes stomach upset.
Yes, Wirox 20mg Tablet has alternatives. Pain medication is tailored to individual needs. See your doctor before starting or switching piroxicam.
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, cardiac or hepatic impairment, and renal dysfunction.
Wirox 20mg tablets are not for allergies; they're a painkiller.
Wirox 20mg tablets provide long-lasting pain relief. While a single daily dose may suffice for some, individual responses vary, with effectiveness generally increasing over several weeks of use.
Wirox 20mg tablets are not associated with elevated blood pressure and are not a narcotic pain reliever.
While Wirox 20mg Tablets are not approved for menstrual cramps, studies demonstrate piroxicam's significant effectiveness in reducing them.
While Wirox 20mg Tablets are not approved for migraine treatment, studies indicate they effectively reduce migraine pain (without aura).
Yes, it may help reduce back pain. However, proper diagnosis from your doctor is crucial before starting any treatment. Avoid self-treating with Wirox 20mg Tablet, as back pain causes vary individually.
Yes, Wirox 20mg tablets are effective in treating acute gout, as demonstrated by research studies.
Blood donation is permissible while taking Wirox 20mg tablets, but please inform your doctor beforehand.
Consult a doctor before giving a diabetic patient Wirox 20mg tablets, as prolonged use increases the risk of renal failure significantly. Diabetes already elevates this risk, and piroxicam further compounds it.
Wirox 20mg tablets are contraindicated in individuals with impaired renal function due to the risk of renal papillary necrosis and other kidney injuries associated with long-term NSAID use.
Yes. Wirox 20mg Tablets can cause serious skin reactions, including potentially fatal conditions like 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.
Wirox 20mg tablets are contraindicated during pregnancy. Use may cause premature ductus arteriosus closure, potentially resulting in fetal heart failure and death.
Wirox 20mg Tablets are not to be used by patients 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, the medication Wirox 20mg (piroxicam) may cause temporary infertility in some women. This is due to its potential to interfere with ovulation. Discuss this with your doctor before beginning treatment.
Wirox 20mg Tablets are contraindicated with diuretics. In some patients, Wirox 20mg Tablets diminish the sodium-excreting effects of furosemide and thiazides, likely due to suppressed renal prostaglandin production.
Avoid using Wirox 20mg Tablets with lithium. Wirox 20mg Tablets increase lithium levels in the blood and decrease the kidneys' ability to remove lithium. This is due to the drug's inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis. Always consult your doctor before taking Wirox 20mg Tablets.
Avoid Wirox 20mg tablets if you're taking warfarin, as both increase bleeding risk. Always inform your doctor about all medications you're taking; if Wirox and warfarin are used together, your treatment will require close monitoring.
Taking corticosteroids and anticoagulants raises the 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, other NSAIDs, or pain medication before or after heart bypass surgery.
Gastrointestinal upset, and uncommonly, severe gastrointestinal 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.
Wirox 20mg Tablet
25
MRP 29
13% off