Estcom 40 Mg
Information About Estcom 40 Mg
About Estcom 40 Mg
Medicine Brand Estcom 40 mg is manufactured by Ester Formulations and mainly contents the generic drug Piroxicam.
Pakaging
2 ml
Active Ingredients For Estcom 40 Mg
Piroxicam 20 mg
Diseases List For Which Estcom 40 Mg Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Rheumatic disorders Acute gout Acute musculoskeletal conditions Postoperative pain Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Other Significations For Estcom 40 Mg
This Medication Piroxicam is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug NSAID that is effective in treating fever pain and inflammation in the body As a group NSAIDs are nonnarcotic relievers of mild to moderate pain of many causes including injury menstrual cramps arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions Other members of this class include ibuprofen Motrin naproxen Aleve indomethacin Indocin nabumetone Relafen and several others They work by reducing the levels of prostaglandins chemicals that are responsible for pain fever and inflammation Piroxicam blocks the enzyme that makes prostaglandins cyclooxygenase resulting in lower concentrations of prostaglandins As a consequence inflammation pain and fever are reduced The FDA approved piroxicam in 1982
Precautions To Be Taken Before Estcom 40 Mg
Piroxicam May Increase The Blood Levels Of Lithium Eskalith Lithobid By Reducing The Excretion Of Lithium By The Kidneys Increased Levels Of Lithium May Lead To Lithium Toxicity Piroxicam May Reduce The Blood Pressure Lowering Effects Of Blood Pressure Medications This May Occur Because Prostaglandins Play A Role In The Regulation Reduction Of Blood Pressure Combining Nsaids Such As Piroxicam With Angiotensin Receptor Blockers For Example Valsartan Diovan Losartan Cozaar Irbesartan Avapro Or Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Ace Inhibitors For Example Enalapril Vasotec Captopril Capoten In Patients Who Are Elderly VolumeDepleted Including Those On Diuretic Therapy Or With Poor Kidney Function May Result In Reduced Kidney Function Including Kidney Failure These Effects Usually Are Reversible When Piroxicam Is Used In Combination With Methotrexate Rheumatrex Trexall Or Aminoglycoside Antibiotics For Example Gentamicin The Blood Levels Of Methotrexate Or Aminoglycoside May Increase Presumably Because The Elimination Of Methotrexate Or Aminoglycosides From The Body Is Reduced This May Lead To More Methotrexate Or Aminoglycoside Related Side Effects Individuals Taking Oral Blood Thinners Or Anticoagulants For Example Warfarin Coumadin Should Avoid Piroxicam Because Piroxicam Also Thins The Blood And Excessive Blood Thinning May Lead To Bleeding Alcohol Consumption May Increase The Risk Of Developing Stomach Ulcers When Taking Piroxicam Or Other Nsaids
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Estcom 40 Mg
Can We Take Estcom 40 Mg During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Estcom 40 Mg
Can We Use Estcom 40 Mg During Lactation
Lactation Class L5 Studies in breastfeeding mothers have demonstrated that there is significant and documented risk to the infant based on human experience or it is a medication that has a high risk of causing significant damage to an infant The risk of using the drug in breastfeeding women clearly outweighs any possible benefit from breastfeeding The drug is contraindicated in women who are breastfeeding an infant
Side Effects Of Estcom 40 Mg
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity