Orthostar 20mg Injection PIROXICAM
Is Orthostar a NSAID?
Yes. Orthostar is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Can Orthostar be used in hypertension?
No. Orthostar is not a medication to control hypertension. It is important to note that Orthostar decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive medication when given together. Inform your doctor if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Orthostar.
Is Orthostar a narcotic?
No. Orthostar is not a narcotic. It is a pain killer which acts on COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) enzyme to decrease the pain and inflammation.
What are the serious side effects of Orthostar?
GI discomfort and, rarely, serious GI side effects, such as ulcers and bleeding, serious skin side effects such as exfoliative, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis, liver failure, renal damage.
Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)/ Orthostar?
Patients who had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or any other NSAID medicine or for pain right before or after heart bypass surgery.
What increases the chances of getting a gastric ulcer when I am already taking Orthostar?
The chances of gastric ulceration increases if you take medicines like corticosteroids and anticoagulants. Long term use, alcohol, smoking and old age are few other factors which can increase the chances of ulceration.
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