Licofel Dosage & Drug Information

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Piroxicam

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic treatment on RA, OA, ankylosing spondylitis, acute musculoskeletal disorders, acute gout.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult RA, OA, ankylosing spondylitis Initially 20 mg as single dose. Maintenance: 20 mg daily. May give 10-30 mg as single dose or in divided doses if needed. Acute gout Initially 40 mg daily as single dose, followed by 40 mg daily single dose or in divided doses for the next 4-6 days.

Administration

Should be taken with food: Take immediately after meals.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. History of gastric ulcer or bleeding. Patients who experience bronchospasm, nasal polyp, angioedema or urticaria when using acetosal or other NSAIDs. Treatment of peri-op pain in CABG.

Special Precautions

Patients w/ predisposing factors of blood coagulation disorders; GI disorders, CV disease, HTN, predisposing conditions of fluid retention, kidney & liver disease. May cause liver damage, increase SGPT/SGOT levels or jaundice. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

Stomatitis, anorexia, epigastric distress, nausea, constipation, abdominal discomfort, flatulence, diarrhea, abdominal pain; gastric bleeding, perforation, or ulcer; edema, dizziness, headache, skin rash, pruritus, somnolence, reduced Hb & hematocrit.

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Drug Interactions

Concomitant use w/ oral anticoagulant, sulfonylurea, hydantoin, acetosal, lithium.

MIMS Class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

ATC Classification

M01AC01 - piroxicam ; Belongs to the class of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, oxicams.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Licofel tab 20 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp79,500/boks)

Licofel

piroxicam

Manufacturer:

Berlico Mulia Farma