Orthostar 20mg Injection PIROXICAM

Orthostar 20mg Injection should only be administered by a healthcare professional It is not recommended to selfadminister this medicine at home The dosage and duration of treatment will be determined based on the specific condition being treated and the effectiveness of the medicine in relieving symptoms It is important to continue receiving the medicine until the doctor advises to stop Common side effects of this medicine may include pain redness and swelling at the injection site as well as vomiting stomach pain indigestion diarrhea headache and dizziness If any of these side effects persist or worsen it is important to inform your doctor They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or alleviate these symptoms Before using Orthostar 20mg Injection inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers heart disease high blood pressure or liver or kidney disease It is also important to disclose all other medications you are taking as they may interact with or be affected by this medicine Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised not to use this medicine It is crucial for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to consult with their doctors before using Orthostar 20mg Injection If using this medicine for longterm treatment your doctor may also monitor your kidney function liver function and blood component levels regularly

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Is Orthostar a NSAID?

Yes. Orthostar is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

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Can Orthostar be used in hypertension?

No. Orthostar is not a medication to control hypertension. It is important to note that Orthostar decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive medication when given together. Inform your doctor if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Orthostar.

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Is Orthostar a narcotic?

No. Orthostar is not a narcotic. It is a pain killer which acts on COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) enzyme to decrease the pain and inflammation.

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What are the serious side effects of Orthostar?

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.

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Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)/ Orthostar?

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.

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What increases the chances of getting a gastric ulcer when I am already taking Orthostar?

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.

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