MEDICAM Injection 2ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Piroxicam 40 mg
Manufacturer
MMC PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT MEDICAM INJECTIONMEDICAM INJECTION contains Piroxicam, which belongs to the group of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. It is used in the management of musculoskeletal disorders (injuries or disorders of muscle, ligaments, joints, and tendons characterised by pain, stiffness, swelling, and restricted movements), acute gout (a form of arthritis with severe pain, redness, and tenderness in joints), postoperative trauma pain (pain due to trauma after surgical intervention), and primary dysmenorrhea (sudden cramping pain in the lower abdomen occurring before or during menstruation). MEDICAM INJECTION exerts its anti-inflammatory actions by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase-1, thereby, blocking the release of prostaglandins (a substance produced during injury and inflammation that ca
Uses
pain and swelling) and other chemical mediators that cause pain and swelling. Your doctor may advise you to take relevant tests before recommending this medicine. MEDICAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with liver, kidney, or heart problems. MEDICAM INJECTION is not recommended for use by a pregnant or breastfeeding woman. It should be used with caution in children aged 12 years and older. The most common
How It Works
MEDICAM INJECTION exerts its anti-inflammatory actions by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase-1 thereby, blocking the release of prostaglandins (a substance produced during injury and inflammation causing pain and swelling) and other chemical mediators that cause pain and swelling.
Directions for Use
MEDICAM INJECTION will be administered by your doctor or nurse by injection into a muscle (intramuscular). Your healthcare provider will administer the right dose depending on your health condition.
Side Effects
MEDICAM INJECTION Management of musculoskeletal disorders, acute gout, postoperative trauma pain, and primary dysmenorrhea from 12 years of age or older HOW MEDICAM INJECTION WORKSMEDICAM INJECTION exerts its anti-inflammatory actions by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase-1 thereby, blocking the release of prostaglandins (a substance produced during injury and inflammation causing pain and swelling) and other chemical mediators that cause pain and swelling. DIRECTIONS FOR USEMEDICAM INJECTION will be administered by your doctor or nurse by injection into a muscle (intramuscular). Your healthcare provider will administer the right dose depending on your health condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF MEDICAM INJECTIONCOMMON signs of gastric perforation and ulceration like burning sensation, severe stomach pain signs of pancreatitis include tenderness, vomiting, upper abdominal pain gastrointestinal bleeding (including hematemesis vomiting blood, melena (blood in stools or faeces) gastritis, epigastric distress (upper abdominal pain) nausea (feeling sick) constipation abdominal discomfort flatulence abdominal pain diarrhoea vomiting indigestion stomatitis (painful mouth ulcers)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYMEDICAM INJECTION is not recommended for use by pregnant women. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine. BREASTFEEDINGMEDICAM INJECTION is not recommended for use by breastfeeding women as it may pass to the baby through breast milk. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESThe effect of MEDICAM INJECTION on the ability to drive or operate machinery has not been studied. KIDNEYMEDICAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney disease. Consult your doctor for advice. LIVERMEDICAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver disease. Consult your doctor for advice. ALLERGYDo not receive MEDICAM INJECTION if you are allergic to Piroxicam. HEART DISEASEMEDICAM INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with severe heart failure. It should be taken with caution in patients having high blood pressure, and fluid retention. Consult your doctor for advice. OTHERSMEDICAM INJECTION is not recommended for use if you: have stomach or intestinal ulcer, bleeding, or perforation have peri-operative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery Before receiving MEDICAM INJECTION, inform your doctor if you: have dehydration Use in pediatrics: MEDICAM INJECTION should be used with caution in children aged 12 years of age and above. Consult your doctor for advice.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief anticoagulants such as warfarin, and heparin (a medicine used to manage blood clots) corticosteroids like prednisolone (medicines used to manage a variety of conditions such as allergies and hormone imbalance) lithium (a medicine used to manage some mental problems) methotrexate (a medicine used for the management of some inflammatory diseases and some cancers) ciclosporin and tacrolimus (a medicine used to manage some inflammatory diseases and after transplants) cardiac glycosides (Ex. digoxin) used to manage heart problems cimetidine (a medicine used to manage stomach ulcers) antacids for indigestion and heartburn (ex. calcium carbonate, aluminium hydroxide) losartan, valsartan, ramipril, enalapril, furosemide, propranolol, atenolol (medicines used to manage high blood pressure) cholestyramine (a medicine used to lower blood cholesterol levels) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally received too much of MEDICAM INJECTION, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. SYNOPSIS Drug : Piroxicam Pharmacological Category : Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Therapeutic Indication : Reduce joint pain Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule, Dispersible tablet, Gel, Injection MORE INFORMATION Keep MEDICAM INJECTION out of reach from children Store away from warm temperatures and light
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DETAILS Written By Dr. Dhivakaran R
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Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle
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Last Updated
10 Nov 2022