dupox 40mg injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is dupox 40mg injection used for?
Alkem Piroxicam Injection (Piroxicam) is used to treat PAIN ANALGESICS. It contains Piroxicam (40mg), which Inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzymes, reducing prostaglandin synthe. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Piroxicam
- Manufacturer: Bennet Pharmaceuticals Limited
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ dupox 40mg injection Uses & Benefits
Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute gout, musculoskeletal pain, dysmenorrhea.
Off-label uses: Acute pain, postoperative pain, fever.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Piroxicam |
| Brand Name | Alkem Piroxicam Injection |
| Manufacturer | Bennet Pharmaceuticals Limited |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (enolic acids) |
| Route of Administration | Intramuscular injection. |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzymes, reducing prostaglandin synthesis.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take dupox 40mg injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of dupox 40mg injection
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Dyspepsia
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Headache
- Dizziness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- GI bleeding
- Peptic ulcer
- Renal failure
- Hypertension
- Heart failure
- Thrombotic events
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Aplastic anemia
- Agranulocytosis
- Anaphylaxis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Aspirin | Major | Increased risk of GI ulceration and bleeding |
| Lithium | Major | Increased lithium levels and toxicity |
| Methotrexate | Major | Increased methotrexate toxicity |
| Anticoagulants | Major | Enhanced anticoagulant effect |
| ACE inhibitors | Moderate | Reduced antihypertensive effect |
| Diuretics | Moderate | Reduced diuretic effect |
| Corticosteroids | Moderate | Increased risk of GI ulceration |
| SSRIs | Moderate | Increased bleeding risk |
| Antacids | Minor | Possible reduced absorption of piroxicam |
| Digoxin | Minor | Possible increased digoxin levels |
| Phenytoin | Minor | Possible increased phenytoin levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Aspirin
- Lithium
- Methotrexate
- Anticoagulants
โก Moderate Interactions
- ACE inhibitors
- Diuretics
- Corticosteroids
- SSRIs
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Digoxin
- Phenytoin
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions; may be taken with food to reduce GI upset.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to piroxicam or NSAIDs, history of asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after aspirin/NSAIDs, active peptic ulcer disease, severe heart failure, severe renal impairment, perioperative pain in CABG surgery.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, hepatic function, blood pressure, signs of GI bleeding, CBC.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; avoid use or discontinue breastfeeding.
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive care; no specific antidote; consider activated charcoal if recent ingestion.
โฐ Missed Dose
If a dose is missed, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.