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Lornex tablet 8 mg 10’s
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Lornoxicam
- Manufactured by : MCOLSON Research laboratories
- Drug Strength : 8 mg
- Drug Form : Tablet
- Pack Size : 10s
- Product SKU : pg_13373_18545
Lornex tablet contains Lornoxicam | belongs to Oxicam
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How it works
Lornex tablet 8 mg 10’s works by blocking the production of certain substances that send pain signals to the brain.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Lornex tablet 8 mg 10’s
- Fever and chills
- Skin rash
- Increased blood pressure severe
- Increased heartbeat severe
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding severe
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Ringing or buzzing in the ears
- Visual disturbances severe
- Fluid Retention severe
- Photosensitivity
- Sleeplessness
- Kidney Impairment severe
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome severe
- Difficulty in breathing severe
Uses of Lornex tablet 8 mg 10’s
What is it prescribed for?
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Pain Relief
This medicine is used to relieve pain of the muscles and joints.
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Arthritis
This medicine is also used to relieve acute pain associated with diseases of joints and bones like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and Spondylitis.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 30 to 60 minutes of administration.
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Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine since it may increase the risk of severe adverse effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, dizziness, drowsiness, etc.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies
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Usage in pregnancy?
Use of this medicine should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy in near future. Use of this medicine during the third trimester of pregnancy should be strictly avoided.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
Use of this medicine should be avoided by nursing mothers as the risk of adverse effects on the infant is high.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a history of allergy to Lornex tablet 8 mg 10’s or any other ingredient present with it.
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Oedema
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have fluid retention disorder and have swellings in their body.
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Heart diseases
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having a disease of the heart or the blood vessels.
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Kidney Disease
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having severe impairment of kidney function.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
Use of this medicine should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy in near future. Use of this medicine during the third trimester of pregnancy should be strictly avoided.
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Breast-feeding
Use of this medicine should be avoided by nursing mothers as the risk of adverse effects on the infant is high.
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Use of other pain killers
This medicine should be used with extreme caution if you are taking another painkiller medicine. The risk of adverse effects is significantly higher when large amounts of painkillers are taken.
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Pediatric use
This medicine is not recommended for use in children as safety and effectiveness of use is not clinically established.
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Geriatric use
This medicine should be used with caution in elderly as the risk of adverse effects are significantly high.
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Other medicines
This medicine is known to interact with a large number of medicines, which may include medicines that you are consuming. It is advised that you report all your current medicines to the doctor including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
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Other diseases
This medicine may worsen the symptoms of certain diseases such as asthma, cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal bleeding disorders, etc. It is advised that you report all your medical conditions to the doctor before beginning treatment with this medicine.
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Systemic lupus erythematosus
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from systemic lupus erythematosus due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
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Infections
This medicine should not be used while a patient is suffering from an infection or an infectious disease.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.
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Overdose
Contact your doctor if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. Symptoms of an overdose may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and disturbance in vision.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Methotrexate severe
- Tacrolimus moderate
- Warfarin moderate
- Digoxin severe
- Theophylline moderate
- Cimetidine moderate
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severe
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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severe
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having fluid retention and diseases of the heart and other associated organs due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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severe
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from an internal bleeding due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects including death. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered under your doctor's supervision.
General Instructions
Take Lornex tablet 8 mg 10’s as instructed by the doctor. This medicine should be taken before/after food with an adequate amount of water. Do not consume more or less than the quantity prescribed by the doctor.
Other details
- To be taken before food
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- May cause sleepiness
References
- practo.com - Lornoxicam [Internet]. Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/lornoxicam-172-api [cited 4 october 2019]. 2 May 2018
- drugbank.ca - Lornoxicam [Internet]. Available from: https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB06725 [cited 4 october 2019]. September 02, 2019
- pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - Lornoxicam [Internet]. Available from: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/54690031#section=Top [cited 4 october 2019]. 2019-09-29
What happens if I miss a dose of Lornex tablet 8 mg 10’s?
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis: Adults: 12 mg daily.
Pain: Adults: 8-16 mg daily.
Children: Not recommended.
One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver Lornex tablet 8 mg 10’s. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.
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