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Tenoxicam

Drug #1182

Tenoxicam is NSAID (non-steroidal antinflammatory drug). It relieves pain and reduces fever and inflammation. Tenoxicam is used in the treatment of arthritis. The long duration of drug allows once-daily dosing

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Primary Characteristics

It belongs to Thiazine Carboxomide.

It belongs to Cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. It is also classified under Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents .

Molecular Weight: 337.4 · Solubility in Water: Insoluble · Solubility in Alcohol: very slightly soluble · Non-proprietary name: Tenoxicam.

Molecular structure of Tenoxicam

Pharmacokinetics

Distribution: Tenoxicam has a plasma protein binding is 98.5 %.

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Indications

Tenoxicam is primarily indicated in conditions like Acute gout attack, Acute spasm and spasm in diagnostic procedures, Ankylosing spondylitis, Bursitis, Nausea and vomiting (palliative care), Osteoarthritis, Periarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sprains, Strains, Tendinitis.

Contraindications

Tenoxicam is contraindicated in conditions like Anesthesia, GI ulceration, GI hemorrhage.

Dosage

Tenoxicam's dosage details are as follows:

DoseSingle DoseFrequencyRouteInstructions
Adult Dosage
20 mg20 mgEvery 24hPO
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
0 – 0——Not recommended in this age group
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
0 – 0——Not recommended in this age group

Drug Interactions

Unknown4 interactions
7 interactions

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Tenoxicam in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Depression , Nervousness .

Tenoxicam is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Headache, Indigestion , Numbness of hands & lips, Tiredness .

Warnings / Precautions

Patients showing signs of gastrointestinal disease during treatment with Tenoxicam, should be carefully monitored and if peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding occurs, the drug should be withdrawn immediately.Patients with uncontrolled hypertension, congestive heart failure, established ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, and/or cerebrovascular disease should only be treated with Tenoxicam after careful consideration. Similar consideration should be made before initiating longer-term treatment of patients with risk factors for cardiovascular disease.Dizziness, drowsiness, visual disturbances or headaches are possible undesirable effects after taking NSAIDs, if affected, patients should not drive or operate machinery.

Available Brands

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Single Ingredient

Tabs
20 mg

Storage Conditions

Tenoxicam should be stored Tab, Inj, Suppository.

Drug Classification

  1. 1.2.1.3 — Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Tenoxicam in Pakistan:

A.JAdfaBloomFynkGray'sPearlStandpharmTagmaWilshire