Coxicam 15mg 10tablet

Product Description:

Category Of Coxicam 15 Mg Tablets

• Analgesic, Antipyretic & Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

Mechanism Of Action Of Meloxicam

• The main mechanism of action of NSAIDs is the inhibition of the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX).
• Cyclooxygenase is required to convert arachidonic acid into thromboxanes, prostaglandins, and prostacyclins. The body releases these substances in response to illness and injury.
• Meloxicam reduces pain, fever, swelling, and inflammation

Therapeutic Indications Of Coxicam 15 Mg Tablets

• Short term symptomatic treatment of acute mild to moderate pain in adults
• Symptomatic treatment of pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis in adults
• Symptomatic treatment of pain and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis in adults

Method Of Administration Of Coxicam 15 Mg Tablets

• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with
• individual treatment goals for the individual patient.
• Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis:

1. Starting dose: 7.5 mg once daily
2. The dose may be increased to 15 mg once daily

• Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA): 0.125 mg/kg once daily up to a maximum of 7.5 mg. JRA dosing using the oral suspension should be individualized based on the weight of the child.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor\'s or pharmacist\'s instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Coxicam 15 Mg Tablets

• Most common (≥5% and greater than placebo) adverse events in adults are diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infections, dyspepsia, and influenza like symptoms
• Adverse events observed in pediatric studies were similar in nature to the adult clinical trial experience

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Coxicam 15 Mg Tablets

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.