Country: Singapura
Bahasa: Inggeris
Sumber: HSA (Health Sciences Authority)
PIROXICAM
PFIZER PRIVATE LIMITED
M01AC01
20 mg
TABLET
ORAL
Prescription Only
PFIZER PGM
1989-06-08
Page 1 of 9 PFIZER FELDENE* PIROXICAM 1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT FELDENE 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION FELDENE contains as its active ingredient piroxicam 20mg as dispersible tablets 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Feldene Dispersible Tablets 20mg: White to off-white, round tablets with breaker score on one side and imprint "20" on the other side. Dimensions ca. 12mm in diameter, ca. 4.6mm in height 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 Therapeutic Indications Piroxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) indicated for symptomatic relief of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Due to its safety profile, piroxicam is not a first line option should an NSAID be indicated. 4.2 Posology and method of administration Undesirable effects may be minimized by using the minimum effective dose for the shortest duration necessary to control symptoms_. _ _ Dosage_ Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis The maximum recommended daily dose is 20 mg. _ Administration_ Oral (Dispersible Tablets) Piroxicam dispersible tablets can be swallowed whole with fluid, or may be dispersed in a minimum of 50 ml of water and then swallowed. Combined Administration Combination therapy with gastro-protective agents should be carefully considered for patients at high risk of gastrointestinal complications. 4.3 Contraindications Piroxicam is contraindicated in: Patients with active peptic ulcerations. Page 2 of 9 Patients with active or history of gastrointestinal ulceration, bleeding, perforation or any gastrointestinal diso Baca dokumen lengkap