Tenoxicam: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

What Drug Tenoxicam?

What is tenoxicam for?

Tenoxicam is a drug that belongs to a group of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which are used to reduce inflammation and pain in joints and muscles and also reduce fever.

Tenoxicam Tablet is used to treat:
- osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
- Short-term injuries such as sprains and other soft tissue injuries.

How is tenoxicam used?

Always use Tenoxicam as your doctor recommends. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. Texonicam tablets should be taken by mouth, with water or other liquids and with food.

How is tenoxicam stored?

This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.

Tenoxicam dosage

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dose of tenoxicam for adults?

The usual daily dose is 20mg, taken 1 table at the same time each day. Do not use more Tenoxicam than your doctor recommends.

Temporary wound: Normal treatment should not last more than 7 days, but for severe cases, it can be continued for a maximum of 14 days.

Elderly patients: The doctor will use the lowest possible dose and will keep checking you to see if any side effects or not.

What is the dose of tenoxicam for children?

Safety and efficacy have not been determined for pediatric patients (less than 18 years).

In what dosage is tenoxicam available?

20 mg tablet

Tenoxicam side effects

What side effects can be experienced due to tenoxicam?

Stop using this drug and seek medical help immediately. The following could be signs of an allergic reaction. If you experience:

• indigestion or heartburn
• constipation
• colds
• loss of appetite (anorexia)
• dark stools
• less blood
• stomach pain or discomfort
• diarrhea
• feeling or sickness (especially vomiting blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds)
• ulcer

Other health problems include:

• accumulation of fluid in the body, including the legs, which causes swelling
• changes in blood such as decreased red blood cells or white blood cells (which can make you feel tired or short of breath and can lead to infection) or other symptoms that may include sore throat, bruising or bleeding, mouth sores, fever, or malaise (agranulocytosis). If these symptoms occur, please consult your doctor
• headache and dizziness, vertigo
• generally feel unwell
• ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
• inflammation of the kidneys, kidney problems or kidney failure
• skin rash or hives
• skin blisters
• bruise
• inflammation of the blood vessels (vasculitis)
• swollen eyes, blurred vision, eye disorders.

Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Tenoxicam Drug Warnings and Cautions

What should be known before using tenoxicam?

Do not use this medication if:

• You are allergic to tenoxicam or one of the other tenoxicam ingredients
• You have previously taken other NSAIDs (eg ibuprofen) or aspirin and have had an allergic reaction. This reaction may be a sign of asthma (eg wheezing), runny nose, swelling of the skin or itching
• You have, or have ever had a stomach or duodenal (intestinal) ulcer
• You have had bleeding in the stomach or intestines (gastrointestinal bleeding) or bleeding in the brain (cerebrovascular bleeding) or you have a bleeding disorder
• You are taking medications to prevent blood clots (eg warfarin)
• You have severe liver, kidney or heart failure
  You are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or you are breastfeeding
• Your doctor tells you that you currently have a blood disorder known as thrombocytopenia.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure you have any of the conditions above.

Is tenoxicam safe for pregnant and lactating women?

There is not yet sufficient information about the safety of using this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication.

Tenoxicam Drug Interactions

What medicines may interact with tenoxicam?

Although some drugs should not be taken at the same time, in other cases some drugs can also be used together even though interactions may occur. In such cases, the doctor may change the dose, or take other preventive measures as needed. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other over-the-counter or prescription drugs.

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, or have recently stopped using, any of the following medicines:

• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen
• any medicine used to treat heart problems or high blood pressure eg - "water pills" such as cendroflumethiazide, furosemide or acetazolamide, beta-blockers such as atenolol
• medicines that prevent blood clots, such as warfarin
• lithium, which is used to treat depression
• drugs for diabetes (eg glibenclamide) cyclosporine, tacrolimus, used to prevent and treat organ transplant rejection and is also used in immune diseases
• methotrexate, used to treat certain types of cancer, or for psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis
• Corticosteroids (such as cortisol or cortisone) are used to treat inflammation
• quinolone antibiotics to treat infections such as ciprofloxacin
• mifepristone (taken within the last 12 days) which is usually prescribed by the hospital and used for abortion
• selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (drugs used to treat depression) such as paroxetine -
• zidovudine (a drug used to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV))

Can food or alcohol interact with tenoxicam?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

What health conditions can interact with tenoxicam?

Any other health conditions you have can affect the use of this drug. Always tell your doctor if you have other health problems.

Tenoxicam overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (115) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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