Lornoxicam Medication Information
Learn everything you need to know about Lornoxicam-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.
Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.
Explore Lornoxicam brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.
Generic Name : LornoxicamBrand Names or Trade Names of Lornoxicam
India :
Mitilor (8mg) |
Camri (8mg) |
Lormed-P (8mg/500mg) |
Zelorn (8mg) |
Renox-A (4mg/500mg) |
Neucam (8mg) |
Lornigesic (8mg) |
Lorsaid (8mg) |
Lorwalk (8mg) |
Flexilor (8mg)
Why is Lornoxicam Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for moderate to severe pain, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.When should Lornoxicam not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with peptic ulcer, severe kidney impairment, and hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Lornoxicam?
Adult: PO- Pain: 8-16 mg/day. Max: 24 mg/day. Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis: 12 mg/day in 2 -3 divided doses, up to 16 mg/day.IV/IM- Pain: 8 mg 1-2 times/day. Max: 24 mg/day.
How should Lornoxicam be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or muscle.
What are the warnings and precautions for Lornoxicam?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of infections, asthma, any allergy, bleeding disorder, high blood pressure, impaired kidney, liver, heart function, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
What are the side effects of Lornoxicam?
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, inflammation of pancreas, and mouth ulcer.Central Nervous System - Headache, drowsiness, sleeplessness, and dizziness.
Eye and ENT - Visual disturbance, ringing in ear and sensitivity to light.
Heart - High blood pressure, palpitations and fluid retention.
Genitourinary - Kidney damage.
Skin - Skin death and rash.
