TENORIX

NSAIDs : Tenoxicam

Indication

Tenorix is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of rheumatoid  arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute gout, tendinitis, bursitis, periarthritis of  the shoulders or hips,  post-operative pain and primary dysmenorrhea. 

Contraindication

Tenoxicam is contraindicated in patients who have shown  hypersensitivity to the drug.

Dosage & Administration

For all indications (except primary dysmenorrhea, post-operative pain  and acute gout) the usual recommended dose is 20 mg once daily.

Usual : 20 mg once daily

Primary dysmenorrhea : 20 to 40 mg once daily

Post operative pain : 40 mg once daily

Acute attacks of gout : 40 mg once daily for two days followed by 20 mg once daily for a further five days

Side Effect

Tenorix is well tolerated in the recommended doses. The usual side effects are mild and transient gastric & abdominal discomfort, dyspepsia, heartburn, nausea, dizziness, headache, itching, erythema,  rash, urticaria, increase in BUN or creatinine, edema and palpitations.  In isolated cases GI-perforation, asthma, angioedema and elevated  blood pressure may occur. 

Drug Interaction

Concurrent  treatment with salicylate or other NSAIDs should be avoided  because of increased risk of undesirable reactions. Co-administration  of Tenoxicam and Methotrexate has been associated with reduced  renal tubular secretion of methotrexate. As with NSAIDs in general, Tenoxicam should not be administered concurrently with potassium  sparing diuretics. Tenoxicam might attenuate the antihypertensive  effects of a-adrenergic blockers and ACE-inhibitors. It may also enhance the effect of antidiabetic drug (sulphonylurea group). 

Presentation

Tenorix Tablet: Each box containing 3×10 tablets in blister pack.