Coxiko 20mg Injection PIROXICAM
Coxiko 20mg Injection should only be administered by a healthcare professional and it is not suitable for selfadministration at home The dosage and duration of treatment will be determined by the purpose of use and the effectiveness in relieving symptoms It is important to continue receiving the medication until the doctor advises to stop Common side effects of this medication include reactions at the injection site such as pain redness and swelling as well as vomiting stomach pain indigestion diarrhea headache and dizziness If any of these side effects persist or worsen it is advisable to inform your doctor They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce these symptoms Before using this medication it is crucial to inform your doctor about any history of stomach ulcers heart diseases high blood pressure or liver and kidney disease It is also important to disclose all other medications you are currently taking as they may interact with or be affected by this medicine Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised against using this medication It is essential for women in these conditions to consult with their doctors before considering the use of this medicine Additionally if this medication is being used for longterm treatment your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function liver function and blood components levels

What increases the chances of getting a gastric ulcer when I am already taking Coxiko?
The chances of gastric ulceration increases if you take medicines like corticosteroids and anticoagulants. Long term use, alcohol, smoking and old age are few other factors which can increase the chances of ulceration.

Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)/ Coxiko?
Patients who had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or any other NSAID medicine or for pain right before or after heart bypass surgery.

What are the serious side effects of Coxiko?
GI discomfort and, rarely, serious GI side effects, such as ulcers and bleeding, serious skin side effects such as exfoliative, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis, liver failure, renal damage.

What is the difference between Coxiko and naproxen?
Both Coxiko and naproxen are pain killers. Both are non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase - an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain). Research studies have shown both are equally effective. However, gastric side effects are lesser with naproxen as compared to Coxiko.

Can Coxiko be used with Tizanidine?
Yes, Coxiko can be combined with tizanidine. Coxiko injection is a pain killer and tizanidine is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It is used in the condition like a backache.

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Coxiko?
Yes. Coxiko can be combined with beta-cyclodextrin. Research has shown that combining Coxiko with beta-cyclodextrin leads to faster onset of action of Coxiko injection and reduced gastric side effects.