Brexidol

What is it?

An NSAID, oxicam, available as hexagonal-shaped, yellow tablets each containing 20mg of piroxicam, as β-cyclodextrin.

Medical Uses

Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute conditions of muscle, bones and joints.

Dosage

Adults only, 1 tablet each day.

Special Care

Elderly persons, pregnant women, previous bronchial asthma, heart failure, liver or kidney disease (monitor if on long-term treatment).

Avoid Use

Children, breastfeeding mothers, known allergy to aspirin or NSAIDs, previous ulceration of the gut, active stomach ulcer.

Possible Drug and Food Interactions

Other NSAIDs, plasma-protein bound drugs, anticoagulants, cardiac glycosides, hypoglycaemics, ACE inhibitors, cyclosporin, lithium, mifepristone, methotrexate, cimetidine, corticosteroids, diuretics, quinolones, β-blockers.

Known Side Effects

Malaise, gastrointestinal upset, fluid retention, central nervous system effects, ringing in ears (tinnitus), skin rashes.

Manufacturer

Trinity.