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Tenoxicam is NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). It relieves pain and reduces fever and inflammation. Tenoxicam is used in the treatment of arthritis. The long duration of drug allows once-daily dosing
Indications
Tenoxicam is primarily indicated in conditions like Acute gout attack, Acute spasm and spasm in diagnostic procedures, Ankylosing spondylitis, Bursitis, Nausea and vomiting (palliative care), Osteoarthritis, Peri-arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sprains, Strains, Tendonitis.
Contraindications
Tenoxicam is contraindicated in conditions like Anesthesia, GI ulceration, GI hemorrhage.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Tenoxicam, which give rise to further complications include Depression, Nervousness. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Tenoxicam are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Tiredness, Headache, Drowsiness, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Indigestion, Numbness of hands & lips.
Warnings
Patients showing signs of gastrointestinal disease during treatment with Tenoxicam, should be carefully monitored and if peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding occurs, the drug should be withdrawn immediately. Patients with uncontrolled hypertension, congestive heart failure, established ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, and/or cerebrovascular disease should only be treated with Tenoxicam after careful consideration. Similar consideration should be made before initiating longer-term treatment of patients with risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Dizziness, drowsiness, visual disturbances or headaches are possible undesirable effects after taking NSAIDs, if affected, patients should not drive or operate machinery.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, and Pregnant Mothers. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
20 mg (20 (20)) 24 hourly PO —
Child Dosage
( ) — Not recommended in this age group
Neonatal Dosage
( ) — Not recommended in this age group
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Tenoxicam was found.
Storage
Tab, Inj, Suppository Store in a well closed container, . Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
