Sefdene 20 Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Piroxicam

Indications/Uses

OA, RA, ankylosing spondylitis; acute musculoskeletal disorders & gout.

Dosage/Direction for Use

OA, RA, ankylosing spondylitis 20 mg daily. Acute musculoskeletal disorders 40 mg daily for the 1st 2 days as single or divided doses, reduced to 20 mg daily for the next 7-14 days. Acute gout Initially 40 mg daily as single dose, then 40 mg as single or divided doses for the next 4-6 days.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to aspirin or other NSAIDs. History of GI hemorrhage or ulcer.

Special Precautions

Impaired renal function, CV disorder. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances & bleeding, peptic ulceration. Headache, dizziness, blurred vision, tinnitus, skin rashes, pruritus & edema.

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Drug Interactions

Aspirin, lithium, warfarin.

MIMS Class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

ATC Classification

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

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Sefdene 20 FC tab 20 mg

Packing/Price

50 × 10's

Sefdene 20

piroxicam

Manufacturer:

Unison

Distributor:

Medline

Marketer:

Medline