Feldene (Piroxicam) 50 gram gel

Description

Feldene (Piroxicam) 50 gram gel

Feldene (Piroxicam) 50 gram gel is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) indicated for the relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

What are the side effects of Feldene?

Feldene may cause serious side effects, including:

• pounding in the neck or ears,
• drowsiness,
• blurred vision,
• swelling,
• rapid weight gain,
• shortness of breath,
• loss of appetite,
• stomach pain,
• tiredness,
• itching,
• dark urine,
• clay-colored stools,
• yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice),
• bloody or tarry stools,
• coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds,
• little or no urination,
• swelling in your feet or ankles,
• feeling light-headed,
• cold hands or feet,
• pale skin, and
• severe headache,

Get medical help right away if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out;
• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.

This document does not contain all possible side effects, and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

Dosage for Feldene

For the relief of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, the recommended dose of Feldene is 20 mg given orally once per day. If desired, the daily dose may be divided.

What drugs, substances, or supplements interact with Feldene?

Feldene may interact with alcohol, antidepressants, blood thinners, lithium, methotrexate, diuretics (water pills), steroids, aspirin or other NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), or ACE inhibitors. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

Feldene During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment with Feldene; it may harm a fetus. Taking Feldene during the last 3 months of pregnancy may harm the fetus. Do not take Feldene during pregnancy unless your doctor has told you to. Feldene can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Additional Information

Our Feldene Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects of taking this medication