Pirox 20 Mg (Piroxicam)

What is Pirox 20 mg?

Pirox 20 mg Capsule is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain in conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It helps relieve pain and swelling in the joints and muscles.

Pirox 20 Capsule should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. 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.

How Pirox Capsule Works

Pirox 20 Capsule 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).

How To Use Pirox Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Pirox 20 Capsule is to be taken with food.

Benefits Of Pirox Capsule

In Pain relief

Pirox 20 Capsule is used for short-term relief of pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis or even after a dental (tooth-related) surgery.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side Effects Of Pirox Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Pirox

• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness

Warning

Pregnancy

Pirox 20 Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

Pirox 20 Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

Pirox 20 Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Pirox 20 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pirox 20 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

Pirox 20mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pirox 20 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What If You Forget To Take Pirox Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Pirox 20mg Capsule, 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.

FAQ’s

1. What is the difference between Pirox 20 Capsule and diclofenac?

Both Pirox 20mg Capsule and diclofenac are pain killers. However, piroxicam is a non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase – an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) inhibitor whereas diclofenac has a bit more selectivity to a COX-2 enzyme. This selectivity of diclofenac is suppose to decrease the side effects as compare to Pirox 20 Capsule.

2. What is the difference between Pirox 20 Capsule and naproxen?

Both Pirox 20mg Capsule and naproxen are pain killers. Both are non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase – an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain). Research studies have shown both are equally effective. However, gastric side effects are lesser with naproxen as compared to Pirox 20 Capsule.

3. What is the difference between Pirox 20 Capsule and meloxicam?

Both Pirox 20mg Capsule and meloxicam are painkillers. Both are non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase – an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain). Research studies have shown both are equally effective. However, acute gastric side effects are lesser with meloxicam as compared to Pirox 20 Capsule.

4. What is the difference between Pirox 20 Capsule and ketoprofen?

Both Pirox 20mg Capsule and ketoprofen are painkillers. Both are non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain). Research studies have shown ketoprofen topical gel is better and effective as compared to Pirox 20 Capsule. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.