Friday, October 7, 2016

Lomoxicam

Generic Name : Lomoxicam

Trade Name(s): 
India- Campar, Camri, C-Cam, C-Cam Plus, C-Cum, Cincam-P, Coslor-P, Curio, Curio Fort, Durox-P, Epixi-P, Flexilor, Lenor, Lenor-P, Lezdes-P, Lofecam, Lolira-P, Loni, Loni-Plus, Lorbit-P, Lorchek-Mr, Lorchek-P, Lorflam-P, Lorikos-P, Loritek-P, Lormoto , Lormoto-P, Lornica, Lornifen-P, Lornimed-P, Lornistar, Lorniz, Lornofan, Lornofan-P, Lornoxi, Lornoxi-P, Lornoxi-T, Lornoxi-T4, Lornoxy, Lorox, Lorsaid, Lorsaid-P, Lorter-P, Lorter-P F, Lorthox-P, Lorup Plus, Lorwalk, Lorwalk-P , Loxcam, Loxcam-P, Loxicam, Loxicam Forte, Loxicam-P, Loxilac-P, Luloxy-P, Mitilor, Movilor, Movilor-P, Neucam, Neucam-P, Nextcam, Nextcam-P, Nixolar, Noxi , Noxi-P, Orilox-P, Paratel-Lc, Peelor, Peelor-P, Ponolor, Ponolor-P, Powernac-L, Relor Forte, Renox, Renox-A, Salfame-P, Sedacam-P, Stargesic, Toraflam-P, Toraflam-T, Univer, Vernox Forte, Xilor, Xofact Forte, Xofact-P, Zelorn, Zion, Zoloxy-P, Zoxy, Zoxy-P.


Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for moderate to severe pain, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.




When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


Contraindicated in patients with peptic ulcer, severe kidney impairment, and hypersensitivity.



When it is to be taken : 
Adult: PO- Pain: 8-16 mg/day. Max: 24 mg/day. Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis: 12 mg/day in 2 -3 divided doses, up to 16 mg/day.


IV/IM- Pain: 8 mg 1-2 times/day. Max: 24 mg/day.

How it should be taken : 
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.


It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or muscle.




Special Instruction : 
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of infections, asthma, any allergy, bleeding disorder, high blood pressure, impaired kidney, liver, heart function, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.



* It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.


Side Effects : 
Gastrointestinal -

Abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, inflammation of pancreas, and mouth ulcer.
Central Nervous System -

Headache, drowsiness, sleeplessness, and dizziness.
Eye and ENT -
Visual disturbance, ringing in ear and sensitivity to light.
Heart -

High blood pressure, palpitations and fluid retention.
Genitourinary -

Kidney damage.
Skin -

Skin death and rash.

Other Precautions : 
* Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions : 
Store it at room temperature (25°C).oo

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