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Texicam20mg

Rx
Generic:
Tenoxicam
Dosage form:
Tablet
Pack size:
Tablet

৳ 8/unit

Pack: ৳ 8

At a glance

Tenoxicam — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Tenoxicam is a pain relieving medicine. It is used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain in conditions like osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Tenoxicam should be taken with food. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it. The most common side effects of this medicine include mild vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, headache, and dizziness. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the medicine. Tenoxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation (pain and swelling).

Indications

• Pain relief • Rheumatoid arthritis

Mechanism of action

Tenoxicam is a potent inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis by blocking the enzyme cyclo-oxygenase. Additional actions contributing to its anti-inflammatory effect includes inhibition of leucocyte function including phagocytosis and chemotaxis, and scavenging free O2 radicals. It has no effect on renal function at the usual doses.

Dosage

Adult Dose: Oral Acute musculoskeletal disorders; Osteoarthritis; Rheumatoid arthritis Adult: 20 mg as a single dose, taken at the same time each day. Max: 40 mg/day (short term use). Treatment duration: Up to 7 days for acute musculoskeletal disorders and up to 14 days for severe cases. Elderly: Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible duration.

Administration

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tenoxicam is to be taken with food.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Tenoxicam, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Side effects

Common: • Vomiting • Nausea • Stomach pain • Indigestion • Diarrhea

Precautions & warnings

[UNSAFE] Tenoxicam may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As Tenoxicam may make you tired, drowsy, dizzy, have problems with your eyesight and balance, depressed or have difficulty sleeping and this may impair your ability to drive. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach. It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time. Tenoxicam can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Contraindications

Active or history of recurrent GI bleed or peptic ulcer, hypersensitivity to NSAIDs, severe heart failure, haemorrhagic diathesis, asthma, pregnancy (3rd trimester).

Drug interactions

Increased risk of adverse effects (particularly GI) w/ salicylates and other NSAIDs. May enhance the anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other anticoagulants. May reduce the effect of antihypertensive drugs. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity w/ ciclosporin. Increased risk of convulsions w/ quinolones. May decrease the elimination of lithium. May interfere w/ the natriuretic action of diuretics. May enhance the toxicity of methotrexate. May reduce the effects of mifepristone. Increased risk of GI bleeding w/ corticosteroids.

Food interactions

[UNSAFE] It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tenoxicam.

Use in pregnancy

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Tenoxicam may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Use in lactation

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Information regarding the use of Tenoxicam during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CAUTION] Tenoxicam should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tenoxicam may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Tenoxicam is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. [CAUTION] Tenoxicam should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tenoxicam may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Tenoxicam is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Common questions

Pain.in right shoulder.RA factor negative.3yrs suffering. Take folitrax7.5mg tab and hqtor ,folvitetab ,hifennac.is it suitable or any sideeffect Where else is the pain. Just pain in shoukfer is not rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis diseases attack Rheumatoid arthritis diseases tablet for this please consult rheumatologist for the same Please suggest me medicines list to recover with rheumatoid arthritis https://www.1mg.com/otc/pain-away-tablet-otc333737One ?one tablet morning & evening after taking food , use at least 1-2 months I have joint pain in my rt wrist since 6 yrs. What are the possible reasons? It may be Tenosynovitis, or Rheumatoid arthritis or any other type of arthritis Is Rheumatoid arthritis curable? no , but it can be controlled with YOGA and MEDICNESto give u pain free good life Best way to get relief from Rheumatoid Arthritis Regular intake of DMARDsRefer to a Rheumatologist for further query Sir/Ma'am, I feel pain in the heel of both the legs especially when I get up from the bed in the morning. After walking couple of steps, it goes away. there is no bone problem reported in the Xray report. Please guide me what could be the reason? This is the test for rheumatoid arthritis Severe Joint pain in left hand wrist, elbow, shoulder and neck joint. Took some TEST and reports attached. Provided tablets are not killing the pain. Kindly help and guide us in right way. Attached Anti CCT TEST repory Looks like a case of rheumatoid arthritis.Kindly consult a rheumatologist asap

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.