Piroxicam Beta-cyclodextrin: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Piroxicam Beta-cyclodextrin is a long-acting non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is a prescription medicine used for arthritis pain, back pain, period pain, dental pain and acute musculoskeletal pain. In Pakistan it is available as tablets and capsules, made by 53 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Piroxicam Beta-cyclodextrin works
Piroxicam beta-cyclodextrin is a faster-dissolving form of piroxicam. The cyclodextrin carrier helps the medicine dissolve and act more quickly, while piroxicam reduces the prostaglandins that cause pain and inflammation.
What is Piroxicam Beta-cyclodextrin used for?
Piroxicam Beta-cyclodextrin is used to relieve pain, swelling and stiffness in long-term joint conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Because it lasts a long time in the body, it is usually taken once a day. It is not normally a first choice for short-term pain.
Side effects of Piroxicam Beta-cyclodextrin
Common side effects of Piroxicam Beta-cyclodextrin include:
- Indigestion, heartburn or stomach pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea or constipation
- Headache or dizziness
- Mild skin rash
Stop taking it and see a doctor urgently if you pass black or bloody stools, vomit blood, have chest pain, or develop swelling of the face or difficulty breathing. Severe skin reactions can also occur; stop the medicine if a blistering rash appears.
Precautions and warnings
- It is generally not recommended for people over 80 or for those with a history of stomach problems; your doctor may add a stomach-protecting medicine.
- Take it with or after food to reduce stomach upset.
- Tell your doctor if you have, or have had, a stomach ulcer, stomach bleeding, asthma, heart disease, high blood pressure, or kidney or liver problems.
- Do not take it together with other NSAID painkillers such as ibuprofen, diclofenac or aspirin unless your doctor advises it.
- Avoid it in the last three months of pregnancy, and ask your doctor before using it at any other stage of pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
- Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time needed.
Frequently asked questions about Piroxicam Beta-cyclodextrin
What is the price of Piroxicam Beta-cyclodextrin in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Piroxicam Beta-cyclodextrin products currently in stock range from Rs 136 to Rs 928 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Trixin 20mg Tablet at Rs 136. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Piroxicam Beta-cyclodextrin are available in Pakistan?
Piroxicam Beta-cyclodextrin is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Boshcam-b (Bosch Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Pirobet (Focus & Rulz), Piropulse (Wisdom), Pytex (High Q International), Brexin (Chiesi Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Felbex (Martin Dow Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Antixin (Bio Labs Pvt Ltd) and Cyclodex (Platinum Pharmaceuticals Ltd), along with 51 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Piroxicam Beta-cyclodextrin?
Yes. Piroxicam Beta-cyclodextrin is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Piroxicam Beta-cyclodextrin be used during pregnancy?
Avoid it in the last three months of pregnancy, and ask your doctor before using it at any other stage of pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Are all Piroxicam Beta-cyclodextrin brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Piroxicam Beta-cyclodextrin in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Piroxicam Beta-cyclodextrin brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 60+ products containing Piroxicam Beta-cyclodextrin from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
