Lodol 8mg Tablet 10'S

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Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Lornoxicam 8 mg

Manufacturer

East West Pharma

Variant

10 Tablet(s) in a Strip

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

LODOL 8MG TABLET contains Lornoxicam which belongs to the group of medicines called Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used for short-term management of acute mild to moderate pain and it manages symptoms such as pain and inflammation of joints associated with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the joints) and osteoarthritis (type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the end of bones wears down). LODOL 8MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe heart failure, severe liver or kidney impairment, low blood platelet count (which increases the risk of bleeding or bruising), active or history of recurrent stomach ulcer, history of gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation (due to therapy with NSAIDs such as ibuprofen), rupture and bleeding of a blood vessel in the brain or other bleeding disorders and varicella (chickenpox) infections. Before taking LODOL 8MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have impaired kidney function, history of high blood pressure or heart failure, ulcerative colitis or crohn’s disease, a history of bleeding tendency or asthma, systemic lupus erythematosus (rare immunological disease) and may be at increased risk of developing diabetes or high cholesterol. LODOL 8MG TABLET is not recommended for use in the first 6 months of pregnancy unless clearly advised by the doctor and it is not recommended for use in last three months of pregnancy. LODOL 8MG TABLET is also not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless advised by the doctor. Your doctor may recommend you to take relevant tests to understand your existing condition. LODOL 8MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (less than 18 years of age) and it should be used with caution in elderly patients. The common

Uses

OF LODOL 8MG TABLET For short-term management of acute mild to moderate pain Manage pain and inflammation of joints (in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis)

How It Works

LODOL 8MG TABLET has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity that works by managing the release of chemical messengers by inhibiting an enzyme called cyclooxygenase and also inhibits the prostaglandin synthesis that results in relieving pain and swelling associated with various conditions.

Side Effects

taking LODOL 8MG TABLET are nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or upset and diarrhea. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects get worse. USES OF LODOL 8MG TABLET For short-term management of acute mild to moderate pain Manage pain and inflammation of joints (in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis) HOW LODOL 8MG TABLET WORKSLODOL 8MG TABLET has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity that works by managing the release of chemical messengers by inhibiting an enzyme called cyclooxygenase and also inhibits the prostaglandin synthesis that results in relieving pain and swelling associated with various conditions. SIDE EFFECTS OF LODOL 8MG TABLETCOMMON nausea, vomiting diarrhoea stomach pain or upset mild and passing headache and dizziness UNCOMMON weight loss inability to sleep fluid discharge from the eye (conjunctivitis) ringing sensation in the ears (tinnitus) cardiac failure, irregular or rapid heartbeat, feeling blushed constipation, flatulence, belching, dry mouth, gastritis, peptic or duodenal ulcer and mouth ulcers feeling unwell rash, itching, increased sweating, redness of the skin (erythema), angioedema (rapid swelling of the deeper layers of skin, usually of the face), hives (urticaria) oedema (fluid retention), stuffy nose as a result of an allergy (rhinitis) hair loss joint pain RARE sore throat weakness confusion, nervousness or agitation feeling sleepy, tingling sensation abnormal taste sensation tremor, migraine visual disturbances increased blood pressure, hot flush abnormal bleeding, bruising difficulty in breathing (dyspnea), cough, bronchospasm perforated ulcer, vomiting of blood, gastrointestinal bleeding, black or red-colored stools swelling of the mouth, tongue or oesophagus, difficulty swallowing stomach acid reflux eczema, rash muscle pain or cramps, bone pain urinary problems such as urination at night hypersensitivity (characterized usually by face swelling, flushing, difficulties breathing and lightheadedness) Stop taking LODOL 8MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: difficulty in breathing, chest pain, appearance of ankle swelling or it get worse severe continuous stomach pain or black colored stool or abdominal bleeding signs of liver problems (such as yellowish discoloration of the skin or white part of the eyes (jaundice)) allergic reaction (signs include ulcer or blistering, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat which may cause difficulty in breathing) fever, blistering eruption in the skin or swelling of hands and feet or in the mouth area (stevens-johnson syndrome) severe skin infection in case of varicella (chickenpox) skin reactions (signs include skin rash, damage to the internal lining of the nostrils, mouth, eyelids, ears, genitals or anus)

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYLODOL 8MG TABLET is not recommended for use in the first 6 months of pregnancy unless advised by the doctor and it is not recommended for use in the last three months of pregnancy. Also, it is not recommended for women attempting to become pregnant as it may impair fertility. Consult your doctor for advice before taking LODOL 8MG TABLET. BREASTFEEDINGLODOL 8MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless advised by the doctor. Consult your doctor for advice before taking LODOL 8MG TABLET. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESLODOL 8MG TABLET has negligible or no effect on your ability to drive or use machines. KIDNEYLODOL 8MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney impairment and it should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment. Consult your doctor before taking LODOL 8MG TABLET. LIVERLODOL 8MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver impairment. Consult your doctor before taking LODOL 8MG TABLET. ALLERGYDo not take LODOL 8MG TABLET if you are allergic to Lornoxicam or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or any other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSLODOL 8MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with a history of asthma. Consult your doctor before taking LODOL 8MG TABLET. HEART DISEASELODOL 8MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe heart failure. It should be used with caution in patients with a history of high blood pressure and heart failure. Consult your doctor before taking LODOL 8MG TABLET. OTHERSLODOL 8MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have low blood platelet count (which increases the risk of bleeding or bruising) have gastrointestinal bleeding, rupture and bleeding of a blood vessel in the brain or other bleeding disorders history of gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation (related to previous therapy with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)) have active or history of recurrent stomach ulcer varicella (chickenpox) infections Before taking LODOL 8MG TABLET, inform your physician if you: have ulcerative colitis or crohn’s disease have systemic lupus erythematosus (rare immunological disease) have bleeding tendency previously had stroke are at risk of developing high cholesterol or diabetes are a smoker have an intolerance to some sugars Use in pediatrics: LODOL 8MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (less than 18 years of age) due to lack of data. Consult your child’s doctor for advice. Use in geriatrics: LODOL 8MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Your doctor may monitor your laboratory tests frequently during management with this medicine. Consult your doctor before taking LODOL 8MG TABLET.

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking LODOL 8MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen and Cox-2 inhibitors such as celecoxib (used to manage pain) phenprocoumon or heparin (used to manage or manage blood clots) cimetidine (used to manage heartburn and stomach ulcers) methotrexate, pemetrexed (used to manage cancer and immunological disease) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Ex. fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline and lithium (used to manage depression) tacrolimus, cyclosporine (used to decrease the action of the immune system to manage organ rejection) rifampicin and quinolone antibiotics such as moxifloxacin, ciprofloxacin, gemifloxacin, ciprofloxacin (used to manage bacterial infection) sulphonylureas such as glibenclamide (used to manage diabetes) fluconazole (used to manage fungal infections) angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as captopril, enalapril or angiotensin II receptor blockers such as candesartan, irbesartan, telmisartan and beta-blockers such as atenolol, bisoprolol, metoprolol (used to manage high blood pressure) digoxin (used to manage heart disease) prednisone, prednisolone, methylprednisolone, dexamethasone (used to manage the inflammatory condition) diuretics such as furosemide (used to remove excess water from the body) anti-platelet agents (Ex. clopidogrel, ticlopidine) (used to manage heart attack and stroke) B. Drug - Food interaction: Do not take LODOL 8MG TABLET with food as it may reduce the effectiveness of the medicine. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of LODOL 8MG TABLET consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage symptoms of LODOL 8MG TABLET are nausea, vomiting, dizziness or disturbances in vision. SYNOPSIS Drug : Lornoxicam Pharmacological Category : Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Therapeutic Indication : Manages mild to moderate pain Dosage Forms : Tablet, Injection MORE INFORMATION Keep LODOL 8MG TABLET out of reach of children Store at room temperature

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