Uses of Zixocam

Zixocam belongs to the group of pain relievers, antipyretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, drugs for the treatment of Gout and joint diseases. Zixocam is indicated in the treatment of diseases of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid spondylitis... Before using in treatment, patients should consult a specialist doctor.

Zixocam drug is prepared in the form of tablets packed with 10 blisters x 10 tablets. The drug has the main ingredient Meloxicam and other excipients.
With the above ingredients and active ingredients, Zixocam is indicated in the treatment of the following diseases:
Symptomatic treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid spondylitis The drug is indicated for inflammatory conditions and other pain. In addition, doctors and pharmacists also use Zixocam in the treatment of a few other diseases.
In addition to patients who are recommended to take the drug, there are also contraindications for use such as:
Do not use the drug for people who are hypersensitive to drug components. People who have a history of asthma, angioedema, urticaria when taking aspirin should not use Zixocam. People with peptic ulcers, liver failure, severe kidney failure. Children < 15 years Pregnant or lactating women. Because the existing ingredients in the drug can negatively affect the development of the fetus, the most dangerous is fetal malformation. Therefore, women at this time should not use Zixocam.

As recommended, Zixocam should be taken directly with filtered water, not broken or crushed. Currently, the dose of the drug used in each patient will often be different because it depends on the age and medical condition.
Reference dosage of Zixocam is as follows:
Rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis 15 mg/day. In some cases it can be reduced to 7.5 mg/day. Osteoarthritis 7.5 mg/day, increased to 15 mg/day as needed. Maximum dose 15 mg/day. The above drug dosage is for reference only, the most important thing is that the patient should still follow the instructions of the specialist doctor. Using the right medicine for the right purpose will help bring better treatment results.

Although it has a very good effect in the treatment of bone and joint diseases, it helps to reduce pain. However, Zixocam may interact with the following drugs:
Lithium, methotrexate. Birth control pills. Diuretic. Antihypertensive drugs, cyclosporin. Therefore, patients need to pay attention to the process of taking the drug to be safe and effective for health
Based on the research results, Zixocam is quite benign and safe, but in some cases the drug can still be used. cause adverse effects on the patient's health. These side effects are usually mild to moderate and do not pose a serious health risk. Some common side effects include: Indigestion, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, flatulence, diarrhea. Less common include esophagitis, peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, perforation, and colitis. In this case, the patient should contact a doctor or pharmacist for advice on how to handle it appropriately.
In order to limit the possible side effects when treated with Zixocam, patients should note the following issues:
When using the drug, it should be used with caution in people with a history of gastrointestinal disease. use anticoagulants. Note the use of the drug for the elderly, because this is the subject of easy side effects when using Zixocam. Use the drug exactly as prescribed by the doctor, do not increase or decrease the dose on your own, even if the condition is tending to improve. Because when not treated completely, the disease is easy to recur. If you have missed a dose, you should take it as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Above is important information about the use of Zixocam, before using, patients need to read carefully and consult a qualified doctor to achieve the best treatment effect.