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Soxicam 7.5 is a drug commonly used in the treatment of arthritis, pain relief and joint stiffness. Depending on the patient's condition, the patient needs to take the right dose and the right way for the drug to be effective. In this article, you can learn some information related to Soxicam before using it.
1. How does Soxicam 7.5 work?
Soxicam 7.5 contains the main ingredient Meloxicam 7.5mg. This is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by reducing the hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Accordingly, unlike traditional non-selective NSAIDs, Soxicam 7.5 preferentially inhibits the activity of Cyclo-Oxyase II (COX-II) to significantly reduce the possible side effects.
2. Indications and contraindications Soxicam 7.5
Soxicam 7.5 is often indicated in the treatment of the following diseases:
People with bone and joint diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, peri-articular rheumatic diseases. Support to minimize pain due to injury, after surgery, people with acute back pain, sciatica. Support anti-inflammatory after injuries, patients with respiratory inflammation. Soxicam 7.5 should not be used in the following cases:
Patients with a history of allergy to Meloxicam contained in the drug. People with severe renal impairment. People who have or have had peptic ulcer disease are in the developing stage of the disease. Patients with urticaria or vascular lesions caused by the use of aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
People with bronchial asthma or small nose tumors. Children under 15 years old, lactating mothers and pregnant women.
3. Dosage and how to use Soxicam 7.5
Dosage for normal patients: Take 1 tablet per day. Dosage for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, chronic arthritis: Use from 1-2 tablets / day depending on the condition of the disease. Dosage for patients with impaired renal function: Pay attention to dose reduction with a maximum dose of 1 tablet/day. Because Soxicam 7.5 is manufactured in the form of capsules, patients should take it orally with plenty of water.
4. Side effects
During the use of Soxicam 7.5, patients may experience some side effects such as:
Abdominal bloating, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation. Some cases have recorded gastrointestinal bleeding, gastric perforation, peptic ulcer disease, ... If any of the above signs or any other abnormal symptoms appear, the patient should stop use medicine and go to clinics or medical facilities for timely remedy.
5. Drug interactions
Using Soxicam 7.5 with some drugs such as diuretics, antihypertensive drugs, birth control pills, ... can cause interactions, increase side effects or reduce the effectiveness of both drugs.
Therefore, before taking Soxicam 7.5, you need to inform your doctor about the drugs and functional foods you are using.
6. Some notes when using Soxicam 7.5
Patients should carefully read the instructions for use before using Soxicam 7.5, pay special attention to check the date of manufacture and expiry date of the drug. Use caution when using Soxicam 7.5 for people with gastrointestinal diseases or taking anticoagulants. The drug can cause drowsiness, so it should be used with caution when driving a vehicle or operating machinery. Store the medicine carefully, do not expose it to high temperature or sunlight for too long to bring the best effect to the user. Above is some information about Soxicam 7.5 that you can refer to. You should note that do not arbitrarily buy and use drugs without a doctor's prescription to avoid the risk of very dangerous side effects.
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