Tenoxim 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 240.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Tenoxicam |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Arthrosis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Tendinitis
- Bursitis
- Periarthritis
- Strains
- Sprains
- Acute gout
Pharmacology
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic
- Platelet aggregation inhibitor
- Prostaglandin biosynthesis inhibitor
- Inhibitor of metalloproteinases
- Leukocyte peroxidase scavenger
Dosage
- Standard dosage of 20 mg
- Acute gout dosage of 40 mg for two days
- Chronic disorders dosage restriction to 10 mg for maintenance
Administration
- Tablets to be taken with water
- Preferable to take with or after a meal
Interaction
- Salicylate interaction
- Methotrexate interaction
- Gold, penicillamine, or probenecid interaction
- Lithium interaction
- K-sparing diuretics contraindication
- Furosemide interaction
- Antihypertensive effects attenuation
- Interactions with diuretics, ace-inhibitors, alpha-adrenergic blockers, and calcium channel blockers
- No interaction with digitalis products, antacids, cimetidine, warfarin, phenprocoumon, or low molecular weight heparin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the drug
- Induction of asthma, rhinitis, or urticaria by salicylates or other NSAIDs
- Upper gastrointestinal tract disease
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Dyspepsia
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Stomatitis
- Vomiting
- Ulcers
- Skin itching
- Erythema
- Exanthema
- Urticaria
- Edema
- Increased liver enzyme activity
- Palpitations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Avoidance during third trimester of pregnancy
- Excretion in breast milk
- No evidence of adverse reactions in breast-fed infants
Precautions & Warnings
- Inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis
- Inhibition of platelet aggregation
- Monitoring for renal failure risk
- Monitoring for gastrointestinal symptoms
- Discontinuation upon severe skin reactions
- Ophthalmic evaluation for visual disturbances
- Caution with reduced plasma albumin levels
- Masking of signs of infection
- Avoidance in patients who dislike or do not tolerate milk products
Use in Special Populations
- Not recommended for children & adolescents
- Effects on ability to drive and use machines
Overdose Effects
- Expectation of pronounced undesirable effects
- Conventional measures to reduce absorption and speed up elimination
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for Osteoarthritis
- Drugs for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
- Do not store above 30°C
- Protect from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children