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These brands contain the same active ingredient (Lornoxicam). Same strength and form. Confirm the switch with your doctor or pharmacist.
Indications & Uses
Loxicare is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Lornoxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and an antirheumatic drug from the oxicam class. It is meant for short-term treatment of acute mild to moderate pain. It is also used for symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, such as pain and inflammation of the joints. Lornoxicam works mainly by blocking the synthesis of prostaglandins (it inhibits the cyclooxygenase enzyme). This desensitizes the peripheral nociceptors, and so inflammation is reduced.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
For acute pain, adults take 8 to 16 mg Lomoxicam daily, divided into 2 or 3 doses, and the maximum recommended daily dose is 16 mg. For osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, the recommended starting dose is 12 mg Lomoxicam daily, divided into 2 or 3 doses. The maintenance dose should not go above 16 mg daily. Children and adolescents below age 18 should not use Lomoxicam, because there is a lack of data on its safety and efficacy. Elderly patients above age 65 need no special dose change, but the medicine should be given with precaution, as gastrointestinal adverse effects are less well tolerated in this group. In mild to moderate renal impairment, the maximum recommended daily dose is 12 mg, divided in 2 or 3 doses. The same limit applies in moderate hepatic impairment, so the maximum is 12 mg daily, divided in 2 or 3 doses. Undesirable effects may be minimized by using the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration necessary to control symptoms.
Side Effects
Most of the side effects seen with NSAIDs, including Lornoxicam, affect the gut. Peptic ulcers, perforation or GI bleeding can occur, and these can sometimes be fatal, particularly in the elderly. People taking NSAIDs have also reported nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, constipation, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, melaena, hematemesis, ulcerative stomatitis, and worsening of colitis and Crohn's disease.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Lornoxicam should be taken with care by people who have impaired kidney function, or a history of high blood pressure or heart failure. The same applies to people with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, a history of bleeding tendency, or a history of asthma. Care is also needed in people with SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus), which is a rare immunological disease, and in women who are taking treatment for infertility.
Contraindications
Don't use it if you are hypersensitive to Lomoxicam or to any of the excipients. It is also contraindicated in peptic ulcer, severe hepatic impairment, severe renal impairment (serum creatinine more than 700 pmol/l) and thrombocytopenia. It must not be used in the third trimester of pregnancy either.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Lomoxicam is contraindicated in the third trimester of pregnancy. It should also not be used in the first and second trimesters or during delivery, because no clinical data on exposed pregnancies are available.
There are no data on the excretion of Lomoxicam in human breast milk. In lactating rats, it passes into the milk in relatively high concentrations. So breastfeeding women should not use Lomoxicam.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
Nobody has yet reported an overdose, so the consequences of one can't be defined and no specific management can be suggested. Still, after an overdose with Lomoxicam, these symptoms can be expected: nausea, vomiting, and cerebral symptoms (dizziness, disturbances in vision). In a real or suspected overdose, the medicinal product should be withdrawn. Because of its short half-life, Lomoxicam is excreted rapidly, but it is not dialyzable. No specific antidote is known to date. The usual emergency measures, including gastric lavage, should be considered.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Keep Lornoxicam out of the reach of children. Store it below 30°C and protect it from light and moisture. As with all medicines, keep them out of children's reach.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Loxicare 8 mg
What is Loxicare 8 mg Tablet?
Loxicare 8 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Lornoxicam. It is made by Salton Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) group of medicines.
What is Loxicare used for?
Loxicare is used for: Pain, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammation.
What are the side effects of Loxicare?
Most of the side effects seen with NSAIDs, including Lornoxicam, affect the gut. Peptic ulcers, perforation or GI bleeding can occur, and these can sometimes be fatal, particularly in the elderly.
Can I take Loxicare during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Lomoxicam is contraindicated in the third trimester of pregnancy. It should also not be used in the first and second trimesters or during delivery, because no clinical data on exposed pregnancies are available. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Loxicare?
Nobody has yet reported an overdose, so the consequences of one can't be defined and no specific management can be suggested. Still, after an overdose with Lomoxicam, these symptoms can be expected: nausea, vomiting, and cerebral symptoms (dizziness, disturbances in vision). In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Loxicare?
Keep Lornoxicam out of the reach of children. Store it below 30°C and protect it from light and moisture.
Can I take other medicines with Loxicare?
Some medicines can interact with Lornoxicam, for example: Warfarin Sodium, Digoxin, Methotrexate, Cyclosporine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Is there a cheaper medicine with the same ingredient?
Loxodol by Navana Pharmaceuticals Ltd. has the same ingredient and strength for ৳15.00 per unit, compared with ৳24.00 for Loxicare. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Do I need a prescription for Loxicare?
Loxicare is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.