Pirox DT 20 mg (Piroxicam)

What is Pirox DT 20 mg?

Pirox DT 20 mg Tablet 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 DT 20 mg Tablet 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 DT 20 mg Tablet Works

Pirox DT 20 mg Tablet 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 DT 20 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Pirox DT 20 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Benefits Of Pirox DT 20 mg Tablet

In Pain relief

Pirox DT 20 mg Tablet 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 DT 20 mg Tablet

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

Warnings

Pregnancy

Pirox DT 20 mg Tablet 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.

Breastfeeding

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

Kidney

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

What If You Forget To Take Pirox Tablet DT?

If you miss a dose of Pirox DT Tablet, 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 DT Tablet and diclofenac?

Both Pirox DT Tablet 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 supposed to decrease the side effects as compared to Pirox DT Tablet.

2. What is the difference between Pirox DT Tablet and naproxen?

Both Pirox DT Tablet 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 DT Tablet.

3. What is the difference between Pirox DT Tablet and meloxicam?

Both Pirox DT Tablet 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 DT Tablet.

4. What is the difference between Pirox DT Tablet and ketoprofen?

Both Pirox DT Tablet 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 DT Tablet. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.