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Flexicam IM

Injection-(40mg/2ml)
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Renata Limited

Generic: Piroxicam

1 Injection
৳ 13.38
৳ 14.72
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Medicine Overview of Flexicam IM 40mg/2ml Injection

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Introduction

Flexicam IM is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain in condition such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It helps relieve pain and swelling in the joints and muscles. Flexicam IM should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it. The most common side effects of this medicine include mild vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, headache, and dizziness. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the medicine.

Uses of Flexicam IM

  • Pain relief

Side effects of Flexicam IM

Common
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Indigestion
  • Diarrhea

How to use Flexicam IM

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Flexicam IM is to be taken with food.

How Flexicam IM works

Flexicam IM 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).

What if you forget to take Flexicam IM?

If you miss a dose of Flexicam IM, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick Tips

  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
  • Dolonex DT 20mg Tablet helps relieve pain and swelling of various joints and muscles.
  • Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
  • Your doctor will prescribe you the lowest effective dose of this medicine for the shortest possible time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
  • It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.

Brief Description

Indication

Acute gout, Rheumatic disorders, Postoperative pain, Acute musculoskeletal conditions, Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Adult Dose

Adult: Rheumatic disorders Initial: 20 mg/day as a single dose. Maintenance: 10-30 mg in single or divided doses. Acute gout 40 mg/day for 5-7 days. Acute musculoskeletal conditions; Post-op pain Initial: 40 mg/day for 2 days. Maintenance: 20 mg/day for 1-2 wk.

Child Dose

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis Child: >6 yr: <15 kg: 5 mg, 16-25 kg: 10 mg, 26-45 kg: 15 mg, >46 kg: 20 mg. Doses to be taken once daily.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity or asthma-type reactions to piroxicam, aspirin or other NSAIDs. History or active GI ulceration, bleeding and perforation; history of GI disorders that predispose to bleeding disorders (e.g. ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, GI cancers or diverticulitis). Treatment of perioperative pain in the setting of CABG surgery. Concomitant use w/ aspirin, other NSAIDs and anticoagulants.

Mode of Action

Piroxicam is a NSAID, belonging to the oxicam group. It inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, reduces fever by acting on the heat-regulating center of the hypothalamus, inhibits platelet-aggregating substance thromboxane A2 and reduces pain receptor sensitivity. It also exerts anti-inflammatory effect by lysosomal stabilisation, kinin and leukotriene production, alteration of chemotactic factors and neutrophil activation inhibition.

Precaution

Patient w/ known CV disease or risk factors for CV disease, fluid retention or heart failure, cerebrovascular disease, uncontrolled HTN, asthma. Elderly. Renal and hepatic impairment. Pregnancy and lactation. Patient Counselling This drug may cause dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue or visual disturbance, if affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Monitoring Parameters Monitor occult blood loss, Hb, haematocrit, electrolytes, renal and hepatic function; periodic ophthalmologic exams w/ chronic use. Closely monitor BP during initiation and throughout therapy. Lactation: excreted in breast milk; has adverse effect on the nursing infant

Side Effect

1-10% Indigestion (3.8-9.5% ),Upper respiratory infection (up to 8.3% ),Headache (2.4-8.3% ),Diarrhea (1.9-7.8% ),Nausea (2.4-7.2% ),Abdominal pain (1.9-4.7%),Edema (0.6- 4.5%),Anemia (up to 4.1% ),Dizziness (1.1-3.8% ),Constipation (0.8-2.6% ),Vomiting,Fever,Angina (<2% ),Congestive heart failure (<2% ),Hypertension (<2% ),Myocardial infarction (<2% ),Gastrointestinal hemorrhage (< 2% ),Gastrointestinal perforation, gastrointestinal ulcer (< 2% ),Inflammatory disorder of digestive tract (<2% ),Decreased platelet aggregation, purpuric disorder (<2% ),Hepatitis (<2% ) <1% Erythema multiforme, erythroderma,Stevens-Johnson syndrome,Toxic epidermal necrolysis,Jaundice, liver failure,Anaphylactoid reaction,Immune hypersensitivity reaction,Cerebrovascular accident,Interstitial nephritis, renal failure,Asthma, bronchospasm,Angioedema,Tinnitus, hearing loss Potentially Fatal: Thrombocytopaenia and acute nephropathy. Toxic epidermal necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy Category: C, D during third trimester of pregnancy (may cause premature closure of the ductus arteriosus)

Interaction

Increased risk of GI bleeding w/ anti-platelets and SSRIs. May exacerbate cardiac failure, reduce GFR and increase plasma glycoside levels. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity w/ ciclosporin and tacrolimus. Increased absorption w/ cimetidine. Increased risk of GI ulceration w/ corticosteroids. May interfere w/ the natriuretic action of diuretics. May displace other highly protein-bound drugs. May increase steady state plasma lithium levels. May antagonise the effect of antihypertensives. May reduce the excretion of methotrexate, leading to acute toxicity. Increased risk of convulsions w/ quinolones. May interfere w/ mifepristone-mediated termination of pregnancy. Potentially Fatal: May enhance the effect of anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin). Increased risk of serious GI events w/ aspirin and other NSAIDs.

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Safety Advices

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UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Flexicam IM.
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Flexicam IM is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Flexicam IM is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
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UNSAFE
Flexicam IM may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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CAUTION
Flexicam IM should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Flexicam IM may be needed. Please consult your doctor. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.
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CAUTION
Flexicam IM should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flexicam IM may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not be treated as a replacement for physical medical consultation or advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy and the completeness of the information so provided. The absence of any information and/or warning to any drug shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance of the Company. We do not take any responsibility for the consequences arising out of the aforementioned information and strongly recommend you for a physical consultation in case of any queries or doubts.