Lornoxicam+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Pain relief |
| Therapy | Anti-Inflammatory, Analgesic/Antipyretic |
| Side Effects | Nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, fatigue, dry mouth |
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Molecule Description
Lornoxicam+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen is a combination medicine. It is used to treat pain & inflammation of joints associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, sciatica (a pain that radiates from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg), etc. It contains lornoxicam and paracetamol (also called acetaminophen) as active components. It belongs to a class of medicines called NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
Uses
For the treatment of pain and inflammation of joints associated with arthritis, osteoarthritis, surgery, sciatica (a pain that radiates from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg), muscle pain.
Contraindications
When should one not use Lornoxicam+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen
- If you are allergic to lornoxicam, paracetamol, salicylates or any of the ingredients of Lornoxicam+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen.
- If you have gastrointestinal bleeding like stomach ulcers
- If you have any problems with your heart, liver or kidney
- If you have any blood disorder
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sleepiness
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have a heart, liver or kidney problem.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You consume alcohol regularly.
- You are on other medications, supplements or following any complementary or integrative health approaches.
- You are going to undergo any surgery or operation.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Lornoxicam+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen works by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins which are responsible for pain & inflammation.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Lornoxicam+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Especially if you are taking medicines to treat heart problems, cancer or are taking blood thinners, antacids, water pills.
Dosage
Overdose
In case of overdose, immediately contact your doctor or visit a nearby clinic/hospital.
Missed a Dose
If you missed any dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.
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