Uses of Vinocam 20mg

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1. What are the effects of Vinocam 20mg?

Vinocam 20mg drug has the active ingredient tenoxicam. It is a member of the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Accordingly, to know what effect Vinocam 20mg has, the mechanism of action of Vinocam 20mg is similar to that of NSAIDs. Specifically, the active ingredient in Vinocam 20mg works by blocking the effects of chemicals in the body, called cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes. These enzymes help make other chemicals in the body called prostaglandins, which cause pain and inflammation at the site of tissue damage. By blocking the action of COX enzymes, less prostaglandins are produced, which means less pain and inflammation.
In practice, Vinocam 20mg is often used for pain relief in moderate to severe pain originating mainly from bones and joints such as inflammation due to injury or degeneration. Specifically, diseases:
Rheumatoid arthritis Osteoarthritis Ankylosing spondylitis Tendonitis Bursitis .

2. Things to note before taking Vinocam

Before starting Vinocam or tenoxicam, it is important that the doctor know if the patient has:
Asthma or allergies. Have ever had a stomach or duodenal ulcer, or if you have an inflammatory bowel disorder such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Have liver or kidney problems. Have heart problems, have high blood pressure. Have had problems with blood clotting. If blood sugar or cholesterol levels are high. Being a smoker. Have a connective tissue disorder, such as systemic lupus erythematosus Are taking any other medicines, including over-the-counter medicines, as well as herbal medicines and supplements. Have ever had an allergic reaction to any other NSAID (such as aspirin, naproxen, diclofenac, and ibuprofen) or to any other medicines.

3. How to use Vinocam?

Before you start taking Vinocam, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from the inside of the packaging. The manufacturer's leaflet will give you more information about Vinocam and provide a complete list of side effects you may experience.
Patients need to take one Vinocam 20mg tablet per day, exactly as the doctor ordered. Swallow the tablet whole - do not break or crush the tablet.
Although you can take Vinocam before a meal, it is better to take it with a meal or immediately after eating. This is because the food in your stomach will help protect from the side effects Vinocam can cause like indigestion and stomach irritation.
If you have been prescribed Vinocam or tenoxicam for muscle or joint injuries, it is likely that treatment with Vinocam will last a week, or possibly two weeks at most. Longer courses of treatment may be available for people with rheumatic diseases.
If you forget to take a dose of Vinocam, take it as soon as you remember. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose without taking two doses of Vinocam at the same time to make up for the missed dose.

4. Things to keep in mind while taking Vinocam

In most cases, the doctor will try to prescribe Vinocam 20mg for the shortest time to reduce the risk of side effects. If you need to take Vinocam, tenoxicam or any NSAID for a long time, your doctor may prescribe another medicine with it to protect your stomach from irritation. Try to have regular visits so your doctor can check on your progress and is especially important if you are taking Vinocam or tenoxicam for a long-term condition. If you have asthma, symptoms such as wheezing or shortness of breath may be made worse by anti-inflammatory drugs such as tenoxicam. If you take any medicines, ask your pharmacist if they are safe to take with anti-inflammatory medicines such as Vinocam 20mg or tenoxicam. Accordingly, you should not use this medicine with any other anti-inflammatory pain relievers. Some are available in cold and flu remedies that can be purchased without a prescription. If you are having surgery or dental treatment, tell the person performing the treatment that you are using this medicine.

5. Possible side effects from Vinocam

Along with the useful effects, Vinocam 20mg drug can cause unwanted side effects, although not everyone experiences:
Indigestion, heartburn due to gastroesophageal reflux - oesophagitis, stomach pain Thick: Make sure you take Vinocam 20mg with a meal or at least at the same time as a snack. If discomfort continues, talk to your doctor. Feeling nauseous or vomiting: Eat simple foods, avoid spicy or complex foods. Diarrhea or constipation: Drink more water If you experience any of the following symptoms while taking Vinocam, although less common but more severe, stop taking Vinocam 20mg and contact your doctor to get rid of the symptoms. get advice immediately:
Any signs of shortness of breath such as wheezing or stridor. There are any signs of an allergic reaction such as swelling around the mouth or face, an itchy rash on the skin. Passing blood or black stools, accompanied by vomiting blood or severe abdominal pain. In a nutshell, Vinocam 20mg contains tenoxicam, 20mg, which is used once a day to relieve pain, swelling, stiffness and other symptoms caused by rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and inflammatory bone conditions. other joints, eg ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, bursitis. Because of the potential risks of long-term NSAID use, if you're treating a chronic condition like arthritis, follow the directions exactly, don't overuse it, and ask your doctor. about non-drug treatments or using other medicines to treat your pain more safely.
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