Tenax Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Tenoxicam

Indications/Uses

RA, OA, ankylosing spondylitis, extra-articular inflammation, acute gout.

Dosage/Direction for Use

1 tab daily. Acute gout 2 tab once daily for 1st 2 days then 1 tab daily for further 5 days.

Administration

Should be taken with food: Take w/ or immediately after meals.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Patients in whom salicylates or other NSAIDs induced symptom of asthma, rhinitis or urticaria. Gastritis, duodenal ulcer. Anesth/surgery.

Special Precautions

Impaired renal function, CHF. Hepatic cirrhosis, vol depletion. Pregnancy (3rd trimester).

Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, urticaria.

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Drug Interactions

K-sparing diuretics.

MIMS Class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

ATC Classification

M01AC02 - tenoxicam ; Belongs to the class of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, oxicams.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Tenax FC tab 20 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Tenax

tenoxicam

Manufacturer:

Siam Bheasach

Distributor:

Siam Pharmaceutical