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Article written by Pharmacist Hoang Nguyen Kim Thoa - Faculty of Pharmacy - Vinmec Times City International Hospital
Brexin® contains the active ingredient piroxicam. This is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The drug is indicated to relieve symptoms in musculoskeletal diseases such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis.
1. When should Brexin® not be used?
Should only take the medicine when prescribed, do not increase the dose or increase the number of days of taking the drug on your own. Some patients should avoid using Brexin®:
Patients with peptic ulcer disease or new gastrointestinal bleeding Patients with advanced renal failure Pregnant women (especially in the third trimester) Lactating women Patients with a history of allergy to piroxicam or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Patients who are bleeding Patients on anticoagulants Patients at high cardiovascular risk or have recently had coronary bypass surgery Severe heart failure
Bệnh nhân suy thận chống chỉ định sử dụng thuốc Brexin®
2. Dosage and administration of the drug Brexin®
The lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest possible time. Efficacy and tolerability should be assessed after approximately 2 weeks. Do not self-medicate for a long time without consulting your doctor.
The usual dose is 10-20 mg / day, taken after meals. Maximum dose 20mg/day.
Thuốc Brexin® cần được sử dụng theo kê đơn của bác sĩ
3. Side effects of the drug Brexin®
The drug can cause or aggravate some serious diseases
In addition, the drug can cause allergic and anaphylactoid reactions and some other side effects such as edema, headache, dizziness etc. .. If you experience any unusual symptoms, you should immediately discuss with your treating doctor.
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