Question 1

Is Piroxicam 20mg Capsule a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Piroxicam 20mg Capsule is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Question 2

What are the contraindications for Piroxicam 20mg Capsule?

Accepted Answer

Contraindications to Piroxicam 20mg Capsule are an allergy, bleeding tendency, duodenal/gastric/peptic ulcer, stomatitis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), ulcerative colitis, upper GI disease, late pregnancy, cardiac disease, hepatic impairment, and renal impairment.

Question 3

How long does Piroxicam 20mg Capsule work?

Accepted Answer

Piroxicam 20mg Capsule is a long-acting drug. Once the daily dose is enough for the relief of pain, but it depends from person to person, as the effectiveness of piroxicam increases when given for a few weeks.

Question 4

Is Piroxicam 20mg Capsule effective in back pain management?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It can be given for decreasing the back pain. However, you should consult your doctor for the exact cause of your back pain and then start the treatment. Do not self-medicate, as the cause of back pain can be different for different people.

Question 5

Is Piroxicam 20mg Capsule effective in gout management?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Piroxicam 20mg Capsule can be given for the treatment of acute gout. Research studies have shown Piroxicam 20mg Capsule to be highly effective in the treatment of acute gout.

Question 6

Can I use Piroxicam 20mg Capsule if I am a diabetic?

Accepted Answer

A diabetic patient can only take Piroxicam 20mg Capsule by consulting a doctor because these medicines have the propensity to cause renal failure when taken for a long period. Diabetes itself causes renal Piroxicam 20mg Capsule, so taking piroxicam can lead to an increased risk of renal failure by many folds.

Question 7

Can I use Piroxicam 20mg Capsule if I am pregnant?

Accepted Answer

No. Piroxicam 20mg Capsule should not be taken during pregnancy. It causes premature closure of the ductus arteriosus, which can lead to fetal heart failure and death of the baby.

Question 8

Who should not take Piroxicam 20mg Capsule?

Accepted Answer

Patients who had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or any other NSAID medicine, or for pain right before or after heart bypass surgery.

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