Atcam

by Atco

Active ingredient: Lornoxicam

PKR 270

Available at Healify

Atcam Tablets 8Mg (1 Box = 1 Strip)(1 Strip = 10 Tablets) · Box · PKR 270 · In stock · Prescription medicine

Manufactured by ATCO LABORATORIES LIMITED.

About Lornoxicam

Anti-rheumatic, Systemic

Uses

Musculoskeletal and joint disorders such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Post-operative pain.

How to take it

Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis: Adults: 12 mg daily. Pain: Adults: 8-16 mg daily. Children: Not recommended.

Side effects

GI perforation, ulceration, bleeding or upset; monitor patient. Muco-cutaneous reactions including pruritus, rash, urticaria, angioedema, photosensitivity, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome. CNS or cardiovascular effects, blood dyscrasias, transient disturbances in liver tests. Headache, GI upset, fluid and electrolyte disturbances.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Positive evidence of risk: Use only when no safer alternative exists for a serious problem. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Contraindications: Aspirin/anti-inflammatory induced allergy. Active peptic ulcer, history of recurrent ulceration. Precautions: Severe cardiac insufficiency, hypovolaemia, dehydration, confirmed or suspected cerebrovascular bleeding. Haemorrhagic diathesis, operations with a risk of haemorrhage or incomplete haemostasis.

Advice

Take with meals. Contact prescriber if there is severe nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, muscle pain, diarrhoea, constipation, lack of sleep, dry mouth, stomach pain, depression, increased sleepiness.

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Interactions with Lornoxicam

Cimetidine. Anticoagulants, other NSAIDs, hypoglycaemics.

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