Geoftrin
Generic Name
Piroxicam-Beta-Cyclodextrin
Packs Price
- Tab 20 mg: 20: 125.80: 148.00
Company
Geofman
Therapeutic Group
Anti-inflammatory And Anti-rheumatic Products
Indication Dosage
Musculoskeletal Disorders; Rheumatic Pain, Osteoarthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Post-operative Pain, Traumatic Pain, Dysmenorrhoea, Migraine, Toothache:
- Adults: 20 Mg Once Daily, Can Be Increased To 40 Mg Daily. Elderly, Patients Can Be Given 10 Mg (half Tab).
- Children: Not Recommended.
Content
- Cap /Tab 20mg: Piroxicam-Beta-Cyclodextrin 191.3mg Equal To 20mg Piroxicam.
Pregnancy
Positive Evidence Of Risk: Use Only When No Safer Alternative Exists For A Serious Problem.
Stability
Contra Indications
- 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
Precautions
- 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
Lactation
Side Effects
- Abdominal Pain
- Angioedema
- Blood Disorders
- Bronchospasm
- Colitis
- Crohn's Disease
- Depression
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fluid Retention
- Gi Bleeding And Ulceration
- Gi Disturbances
- Haematuria
- Headache
- Hearing Disturbances
- Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Nausea
- Nervousness
- Photosensitivity
- Raised Blood Pressure
- Rashes
- Renal Failure (especially In Patients With Preexisting Renal Impairment)
- Tinnitus
- Vertigo.
- Rare: Hepatic Damage
- Interstitial Fibrosis Associated With Nsaids
- Oedema
- Cns Effects
- Malaise
- Tinnitus.