Pxm 40mg Injection PIROXICAM

How long does Pxm work?
Pxm is a long acting drug. Once the daily dose is enough for the relief of pain but it depends from person to person as the effectiveness of Pxm injection increases when given for few weeks.

Is Pxm a narcotic?
No. Pxm 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 contraindications for Pxm?
Contraindications to Pxm injection are an allergy, bleeding tendency, duodenal/gastric/peptic ulcer, stomatitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), ulcerative colitis, upper GI disease, late pregnancy, cardiac disease, hepatic impairment, renal impairment.

Are there any alternatives of Pxm?
Yes. There are alternatives to Pxm. Pain killers are prescribed according to the disease condition. Consult your doctor before starting Pxm injection or changing it to other medication.

What are the serious side effects of Pxm?
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.

Is Pxm a NSAID?
Yes. Pxm is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).