Lornoxicam

Lornoxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine used for temporary relief of stiffness, swelling and pain associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondylitis, Osteoarthritis etc.

Indications

Pain relief, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis.

Dosage

In pain relief : Adults : 8-16mg daily. Max.- 24mg daily. Rheumatoid arthritis & osteoarthritis : Adults : 12mg daily in 2-3 divided doses, upto 16mg daily if needed

Contra-Indications

Patients with peptic ulceration, severe renal impairment, pregnancy and lactation.

Special Precautions

Active infections, asthma, allergic disorders, haemorrhagic disorders, hypertension, impaired renal, hepatic cardiac function

Side Effects

Nausea, haematologic disorders, CNS effects, Abdominal pain, dizziness, diarrhoea, visual disturbance, tinnitus, nephrotoxicity, fluid retention, photosensitivity, alveolitis, toxic epidermal necrolysis, hypertension, insomnia, palpitation, somnolence, pancreatitis.