Drug Name

Feldene (Piroxicam)

Drug Uses

Feldene is used for the treatment of inflammation as well as pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis as well as osteoarthritis.

How Taken

The recommended dose is 20 mg once daily or 10 mg twice daily. Feldene should be used with food.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Feldene is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is effective in treating fever, pain, as well as inflammation in the body. As a group, NSAIDs are non-narcotic relievers of mild to moderate pain of many causes, including injury, menstrual cramps, arthritis, as well as other musculoskeletal conditions. NSAIDs, including feldene, block the enzyme in the body that makes prostaglandins (cyclooxygenase), resulting in lower levels of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are accountable for causing many types of pain, fever as well as inflammation. As a consequence of using NSAIDs, inflammation, pain as well as fever are reduced. The FDA approved Feldene in 1982.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as likely. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose as well as go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from heat as well as light. Do not store in the bathroom.

Warnings/Precautions

This medicine increases your risk of humorless stomach or bowel problems (such as ulcers as well as bleeding). This risk is increased incase you are elderly or are in without money health, incase you possess a history of smoking or drinking alcohol, incase you take corticosteroid medicines (such as prednisone) or "blood thinners" (such as warfarin), or incase you take this medicine for a extended period of time. This medicine may as well as increase your risk for confident humorless heart as well as blood vessel problems (such as heart attack as well as stroke). Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor, at the lowest likely dose for the shortest time needed. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for further information. Do not take this medicine incase you possess had a very bad allergic reaction to aspirin or any medicine, containing aspirin, or to a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (such as Feldene, Motrin, Naprosyn, Daypro). A very bad reaction includes a very bad rash, hives, breathing difficulties, or dizziness. Incase you possess a question about whether you are allergic to this medicine or incase a confident medicine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Incase you experience difficulty breathing; tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or incase you develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately. Do not take any more of this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so. Laboratory and/or health examination tests, including blood counts, liver function tests, as well as kidney function tests, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects, especially incase you are using this medicine for a extended period of time. Keep all doctor as well as laboratory appointments while you are using this medicine. This medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. This medicine may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun or sunlamps until you know how you react to this medicine. Take a sunscreen or protective clothing incase you must be outside for a prolonged period. Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine, unless you earliest discuss it with your doctor. Before you begin using any recent medicine either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes aspirin as well as other non-prescription pain relievers. Caution is advised when using this medicine in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine, especially the risk of stomach or bowel effects (such as bleeding or ulcers), or kidney effects. For women: this medicine has been shown to cause harm to the human fetus. Incase you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits as well as risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. It is unknown incase this medicine is excreted in breast milk. Incase you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Likely Side Effects

Most patients benefit from Feldene as well as other NSAIDs with few side effects. But, humorless side effects can occur as well as generally tend to occur more frequently at higher doses. Therefore, it is advisable to take the lowest effective dose to minimize side effects. The most ordinary side effects of Feldene involve the gastrointestinal system. It can cause ulcerations, abdominal pain, cramping, nausea, gastritis, as well as even humorless gastrointestinal bleeding as well as liver toxicity. Sometimes, stomach ulceration as well as bleeding can occur without any abdominal pain. Not light tarry stools, weakness, as well as dizziness upon standing may be the only signs of internal bleeding. Rash, kidney impairment, ringing in the ears, as well as lightheadedness as well as can occur.

More Information

Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not take this medicine for other health conditions. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children as well as pets. Incase using this medicine for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.