Uses of Reumokam

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1. Ingredients of Reumokam

Reumokam belongs to the group of pain relievers, antipyretics, non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs, treatment of Gout and bone and joint diseases. The drug is prepared in the form of an injection solution, packed in a box of 5 ampoules of 1.5ml.
Ingredients in Reumokam:
Meloxicam 10mg/ml. Other excipients have just enough concentration of Reumokam. Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, belonging to the Oxicam chemical family and closely related to Piroxicam. Meloxicam is used to treat musculoskeletal conditions. With its mechanism of action by blocking cyclooxygenase - the enzyme responsible for converting arachidonic acid to prostaglandin H2, the first step in prostaglandin synthesis and an inflammatory mediator, Meloxicam inhibits cyclooxygenase-2 more than blocks cyclooxygenase-1. .

2. Effects of Reumokam

Reumokam is effective in the treatment of the following bone and joint diseases:
Treatment of rheumatism, musculoskeletal inflammation; Treatment of symptoms caused by Bechterew disease such as ankylosing spondylitis; Treatment of osteoarthritis.

3. Contraindications to taking Reumokam

Do not use Reumokam in the following cases:
The patient is sensitive to any ingredients or excipients in Reumokam. Reumokam is contraindicated in cases of bronchial asthma, angioedema, nasal polyps. Reumokam should not be used in patients with a history of allergy to aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Reumokam is contraindicated in patients with impaired liver/kidney function, peptic ulcer, gastric bleeding, cerebral hemorrhage, pregnant and lactating women, and children under 16 years of age.

4. Dosage of Reumokam

Reference dose of Reumokam is as follows:
Dosage of Reumokam for adults and children aged 16 years and older: Daily deep intramuscular injection dose of 7.5 - 15mg, equivalent to 1⁄2 -1 ampoule, divided into 1 time a day . It is necessary to maintain this dose for about 3-5 days. The above dose of Reumokam is for reference only. The specific dose of Reumokam will depend on your condition and disease progression. To get the right dose of Reumokam, patients need to consult their doctor/pharmacist.

5. Notes when using Reumokam

Use caution when using Reumokam for patients with diseases related to the digestive system and are taking anticoagulants for treatment; Use caution when using Reumokam for patients with dehydration, liver and kidney syndrome; Closely monitor elderly subjects (over 70 years old) when using Reumokam; Consider using Reumokam in patients with congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, myocardial infarction, atherosclerosis, stroke; Care should be taken when using Reumokam when driving or operating machinery because it affects the nervous system.

6. Side effects when using Reumokam

Side effects of Reumokam on the nervous system:
Dizziness, dizziness; Headache, tiring; Drowsiness, tinnitus; Emotional disturbances ; Disorientation. Side effects of Reumokam on the urinary system:
Decreased kidney function; Glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome. Side effects of Reumokam on the digestive system:
Vomiting/nausea, abdominal pain; Constipation, diarrhea; Indigestion, flatulence. Esophagitis; Gastrointestinal bleeding; Intestinal perforation. Side effects of the drug Reumokam on the cardiovascular system
Cardiac arrhythmia; Palpitations, blushing; Edema. Other side effects of Reumokam:
Anemia; Decrease in white blood cells, platelets; Red rash, pruritus, urticaria; Visual impairment. During the course of treatment, if there are any abnormal symptoms suspected of using Reumokam, the patient should notify the treating doctor/pharmacist for timely treatment.

7. Interactions with other drugs

Concomitant use of Reumokam with the following drugs may interact:
Anticoagulant Warfarin; Diuretics Furosemide and Ethacrynic Acid; Angiotensin enzyme inhibitor Captopril; Vasodilator Nitro glycerin; Intrauterine IUD; Propranolol beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist; Methotrexate ; Cyclosporine; Lithium drug. In order to avoid unwanted interactions when using Reumokam, patients should inform their doctor/pharmacist of all medicines, dietary supplements, vitamins... they are taking.

8. Treatment of missed dose, overdose of Reumokam

Missed dose of Reumokam:
In case the patient forgets a dose of Reumokam, do not make up for the missed dose, but notify the doctor for appropriate treatment instructions. Treatment of Reumokam overdose:
Manifestations of overdosage with Reumokam are quite similar to symptoms of side effects. In addition, patients may experience liver and kidney toxicity. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully monitor the manifestations on the skin, face, blood pressure because drug overdose can progress very quickly. It is best to inform the treating doctor for timely treatment. The basic information about Reumokam in the above article is for reference only. Because this is a prescription drug, patients should not use it on their own, but need to contact a specialist directly to get an appropriate prescription to ensure safety for health.

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