Oxaceprol
Description
Oxaceprol is used to relieve symptoms such as pain and swelling associated with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip joints and also other inflammatory conditions.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Oxaceprol
- Headache and dizziness
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Indigestion
- Skin rash
- Dry mouth
Uses of Oxaceprol
What is it prescribed for?
- Osteoarthritis
- Inflammatory connective tissue diseases
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit forming tendency has been reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to oxaceprol or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Peptic Ulcer
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with peptic ulcer disease due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Kidney impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Missed Dose
If a dose of this medicine is missed, take the dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Methotrexate
Lithium
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not take larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any severe side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine prevents the actions of certain substances in the body that are responsible for causing pain and swelling.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Anti-inflammatory agents
Schedule
Schedule H
[Internet]. Clinexprheumatol.org. 2018 [cited 27 July 2018]. Available from:
Oxaceprol is as effective as diclofenac in the therapy of osteoarthritis of the knee and hip. - PubMed - NCBI [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2018 [cited 27 July 2018]. Available from:
Oxaceprol is a well-tolerated therapy for osteoarthritis with efficacy equivalent to diclofenac. - PubMed - NCBI [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2018 [cited 27 July 2018]. Available from:
Information on this page was last updated on 30 Jun 2020
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