Brexin

Brexin

piroxicam beta-cyclodextrin

Manufacturer:

Chiesi

Distributor:

Pacific Healthcare
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Piroxicam-β-cyclodextrin
Indications/Uses
Arthritis & related disorders (RA, OA), acute musculoskeletal disorders (tendinitis, bursitis, post-traumatic pain); post-op pain. Symptomatic treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.
Dosage/Direction for Use
20 mg/day. Elderly 10 mg/day.
Administration
Should be taken with food: Take immediately after meals.
Contraindications
GI ulcer, gastritis, dyspepsia. Severe hepatic or renal disease. Severe heart failure, severe HTN, severe blood alterations or hemorrhagic diathesis. Pregnancy, lactation, childn. Hypersensitivity to NSAIDs or aspirin.
Special Precautions
Upper GIT disorders, CV insufficiency, HTN, hepatic or renal impairment, renal hypoperfusion, blood diseases, asthma, diabetes. Elderly. Prolonged use. Concomitant diuretics. Avoid alcohol.
Adverse Reactions
Most common: GI disturbances (nausea, epigastric distress, constipation & diarrhea). Others: Hypersensitivity, headache, vertigo, asthenia, changes in blood chemistry, increased BUN.
Drug Interactions
Diuretics, lithium, glucocorticoids, quinolones, drugs affecting serum K, anticoagulants. Alcohol.
MIMS Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
ATC Classification
M01AC01 - piroxicam ; Belongs to the class of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, oxicams.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Brexin tab 20 mg
Packing/Price
20's
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