Feldene
Effective for inflammatory conditions, this NSAID is indicated to mitigate pain and alleviate stiffness associated with rheumatic disorders.
Strengths: 10 · 20mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Brexidol
- Therapeutic class
Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
- Pharmacological class
Oxicam
- Minor side effects
nausea; dyspepsia; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
oedema; headache; dizziness
- Dosage forms
Capsule, hard
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Pfizer
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
30–50 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C; keep away from children.
- Drug interactions
aspirin; corticosteroids; anticoagulants
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children.
Contraindications
active gastrointestinal ulcer; severe heart failure; history of gi bleeding; third trimester of pregnancy
Precautions and warnings
take with food to reduce stomach upset; monitor for gastrointestinal symptoms; use lowest effective dose for shortest duration
Serious side effects
gastrointestinal bleeding — requires immediate medical attention; peptic ulcer — requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Effective for inflammatory conditions, this NSAID is indicated to mitigate pain and alleviate stiffness associated with rheumatic disorders.
Mechanism of action
Piroxicam inhibits cyclo-oxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzymes, which reduces prostaglandin synthesis. This process alleviates local inflammation, pain, and systemic fever response.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated in third trimester; use with extreme caution earlier. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Feldene
Effective for inflammatory conditions, this NSAID is indicated to mitigate pain and alleviate stiffness associated with rheumatic disorders.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Piroxicam
- Listed indication(s): Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis
Usually available as
- 180 tablets - 10 mg150-10-mg-2935
- 120 tablets - 20 mg150-20-mg-2941