Apo-Piroxicam 20mg

Manufacturer

Apotex

Contents

Piroxicam

Indication

Apo-Piroxicam is indicated for relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Apo-Piroxicam is an NSAID. NSAIDs treat the symptoms of pain and inflammation. They do not treat the disease that causes those symptoms.

Instruction

Use Apo-Piroxicam as directed by your doctor.

• Take Apo-Piroxicam by mouth. It may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach. This may not lower the risk of stomach or bowel problems (eg, bleeding, ulcers). Talk with your doctor if you have persistent stomach upset.
• Take Apo-Piroxicam with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL) as directed by your doctor.
• If you miss a dose of Apo-Piroxicam and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Apo-Piroxicam.

Drug interaction

Apo-Piroxicam interact with following drugs: a blood thinner such as warfarin; lithium; methotrexate; diuretics such as furosemide; steroids; aspirin or other NSAIDs such as etodolac, flurbiprofen, indomethacin, ketoprofen, ketorolac, mefenamic acid, meloxicam, nabumetone, naproxen, and others; an ACE inhibitor such as benazepril, captopril, fosinopril, enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril, and others. Also note that interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. As usual it affects the effect of drugs, so consult with your doctor about how it interactions are being managed or should be managed.