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Arthrodac 20mg Tablet

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Arthrodac 20mg Tablet

It is recommended to take Arthrodac 20mg Tablet with food in order to prevent an upset stomach The dosage and duration of the medication will be determined based on the specific condition and how effectively it alleviates symptoms It is important to continue taking the medicine even if you start feeling better unless instructed otherwise by your doctor Common side effects of Arthrodac include mild vomiting stomach pain nausea headache and dizziness If these side effects persist or worsen it is advisable to inform your doctor They may be able to suggest methods to prevent or reduce these symptoms Before using Arthrodac it is essential to inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers heart diseases high blood pressure or liver and kidney diseases Additionally inform your doctor about all other medications you are taking as they may interact with or be affected by Arthrodac Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before using this medication

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What are the contraindications for Arthrodac?

Contraindications to piroxicam 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.

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Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Arthrodac?

Yes. Arthrodac can be combined with beta-cyclodextrin. Research has shown that combining Arthrodac with beta-cyclodextrin leads to faster onset of action of piroxicam and reduced gastric side effects.

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Can Arthrodac be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Arthrodac can be combined with tizanidine. Piroxicam is a pain killer and tizanidine is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It is used in the condition like a backache.

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Can Arthrodac be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Arthrodac can be taken with calcium channel blocker. NSAIDs have been observed to reduce the effectiveness of all antihypertensive drugs except calcium channel blockers (ref: White 2007)

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What are the serious side effects of Arthrodac?

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.

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Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)/ Arthrodac?

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.

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Published At: Oct 19, 2023

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