Piroxicam

Therapeutic Group

Pain And Inflammation In Orthopaedic, Dental And Major Surgery:

Adult:

Oral: 20 Mg Daily As A Single Dose.
By Deep IM Inj: 20 Mg Daily As A Single Dose, Injection Into Upper Quadrant Of Buttocks.
Suppository: 1 Suppository Daily, In Severe Cases 2 Suppositories Daily.

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthrosis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Acute Musculoskeletal Disorders:

Adult:

Oral: Initially 40 Mg Daily For 2 Days Then 20 Mg Daily For 7-14 Days.
By Deep IM Inj: 40 Mg Daily Dose For 2 Days, Injection Into Upper Quadrant Of Buttocks. Maintenance: 20 Mg By Oral Administration.
Suppository: 1 Suppository Daily, In Severe Cases 2 Suppositories Daily.

Acute Gout:

Adult:

Oral: Initially 40 Mg As A Single Dose Then 40 Mg Daily In Single Or Divided Doses For the Next 4-6 Days.
By Deep IM Inj: 20 Mg Daily As A Single Dose, Injection Into Upper Quadrant Of Buttocks. Maintenance: 40 Mg By Oral Administration.
Suppository: 1 Suppository Daily, In Severe Cases 2 Suppositories Daily.

Use Only When No Safer Alternative Exists For A Seri-ous Problem.

Active Gi Bleeding Or Ulceration, History Of Gi Bleeding Or Perforation Related To Previous Nsaid Therapy, History Of Recurrent Gi Haemorrhage Or Ulceration (two Or More Distinct Episodes), Severe Heart Failure, Aspirin/anti-inflammatory Induced Allergy, Hepatic And Renal Failure

Active Gi Bleeding Or Ulceration, History Of Gi Bleeding Or Perforation Related To Previous Nsaid Therapy, History Of Recurrent Gi Haemorrhage Or Ulceration (two Or More Distinct Episodes), Severe Heart Failure, Aspirin/anti-inflammatory Induced Allergy, Hepatic And Renal Failure