Brexin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Patient Counseling Information MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Piroxicam-β-cyclodextrin (equiv to piroxicam 20 mg)

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic relief of OA, RA & ankylosing spondylitis eg, swelling, stiffness & joint pain.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 20 mg as single daily dose. Elderly >70 yr Lower daily dose & reduce treatment duration.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Take immediately after meals.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to NSAIDs or aspirin. Stomach or intestinal ulcer, bleeding or perforation. History of GI disorders. HTN, blood alterations. Moderate or severe heart failure. Hemorrhagic diathesis. Patients taking anticoagulants. Severe hepatic & renal disease. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <18 yr.

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Special Precautions

Stomach pain & bleeding. Risk of heart attack or stroke. History of HTN &/or heart failure. Cardiocirculatory failure, poor renal perfusion, active or previous blood alterations. Concomitant use w/ diuretics. Asthmatic. Periodic ophth monitoring are advised during prolonged treatment. Perform frequent blood testing. Intolerance to some sugars. Avoid alcohol consumption. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Hepatic or renal impairment. Elderly >70 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Digestive tract ulcers & GI bleeding; nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, flatulence, constipation, gastric acidity, abdominal pain, ulcerative stomatitis, colitis & Crohn's disease; ankles, legs & feet swelling; increased BP; heart failure.

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Drug Interactions

Aspirin or other NSAIDs, corticosteroids, anticoagulants, SSRIs, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, angiotension II antagonists, lithium, quinolones, IUD.

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Caution For Usage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

ATC Classification

M01AC01 - piroxicam ; Belongs to the class of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, oxicams.

Regulatory Classification

Patient Counseling Information

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Presentation/Packing

Form

Brexin tab 20 mg

Packing/Price

20's

Brexin

piroxicam beta-cyclodextrin

Manufacturer:

Chiesi

Distributor:

Germax