Ugesic Sublingual tablet
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Manufacturer Meyer Organics Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition Piroxicam (20mg)
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Description:
Ugesic Sublingual tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain in conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It helps relieve pain and swelling in the joints and muscles. It may also be used after a dental surgery
Uses / Indications:
Ugesic 20mg Tablet is used in pain relief. It relieves pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
Interactions / Warnings:
Taking Piroxicam with alcohol may increase your risk of stomach bleeding.
- Pregnancy interaction:
- Ugesic 20mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
- Expert advice:
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach. It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time. Ugesic can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Side Effects:
- Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Epigastric pain, Flatulence, Nausea, Vomiting, Indigestion.
- How to use:
- Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ugesic 20mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- How it works:
- Ugesic 20mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation (pain and swelling).
- Faq for medicine:
- Q. What is the difference between Ugesic Sublingual tablet and diclofenac? Both Ugesic Sublingual tablet and diclofenac are pain killers. However, piroxicam is a non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase - an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) inhibitor whereas diclofenac has a bit more selectivity to a COX-2 enzyme. This selectivity of diclofenac is supposed to decrease the side effects as compared to Ugesic Sublingual tablet. Q. What is the difference between Ugesic Sublingual tablet and naproxen? Both Ugesic Sublingual tablet and naproxen are pain killers. Both are non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase - an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain). Research studies have shown both are equally effective. However, gastric side effects are lesser with naproxen as compared to Ugesic Sublingual tablet. Q. What is the difference between Ugesic Sublingual tablet and meloxicam? Both Ugesic Sublingual tablet and meloxicam are pain killers. Both are non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase - an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain). Research studies have shown both are equally effective. However, acute gastric side effects are lesser with meloxicam as compared to Ugesic Sublingual tablet.
- Medicine interaction:
- Ugesic with Nimesulide|Ugesic with Metamizole / Dipyrone|Ugesic with Oxyphenbutazone
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