Description
Zion 8 MG Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medicine used for temporary relief of swelling, stiffness, and pain associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Spondylitis etc.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Zion 8 MG Tablet
Camri 8 MG Tablet
Zydus Cadila
Flexilor 8 MG Tablet
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Lofecam 8 MG Tablet
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
Lorniflex 8 MG Tablet
Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Loxor 8 MG Tablet
Cipla Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Zion 8 MG Tablet
- Fever and chills
- Skin rash
- Increased blood pressure
- Increased heartbeat
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Ringing or buzzing in the ears
- Visual disturbances
- Fluid Retention
- Photosensitivity
- Sleeplessness
- Kidney Impairment
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- Difficulty in breathing
Uses of Zion 8 MG Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
- Pain Relief
- Arthritis
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe effect of this medicine can be observed within 30 to 60 minutes of administration.
- Duration of effectThe effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.
- Safe with alcohol?Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine since it may increase the risk of severe adverse effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, dizziness, drowsiness, etc.
- Is it habit forming?No habit forming tendencies
- Usage in pregnancy?Use of this medicine should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy in near future. Use of this medicine during the third trimester of pregnancy should be strictly avoided.
- Usage while breast-feeding?Use of this medicine should be avoided by nursing mothers as the risk of adverse effects on the infant is high.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a history of allergy to Lornoxicam or any other ingredient present with it.
Oedema
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have fluid retention disorder and have swellings in their body.
Heart diseases
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having a disease of the heart or the blood vessels.
Kidney Disease
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having severe impairment of kidney function.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Use of this medicine should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy in near future. Use of this medicine during the third trimester of pregnancy should be strictly avoided.
Breast-feeding
Use of this medicine should be avoided by nursing mothers as the risk of adverse effects on the infant is high.
General warnings
Use of other pain killers
This medicine should be used with extreme caution if you are taking another painkiller medicine. The risk of adverse effects is significantly higher when large amounts of painkillers are taken.
Pediatric use
This medicine is not recommended for use in children as safety and effectiveness of use is not clinically established.
Geriatric use
This medicine should be used with caution in elderly as the risk of adverse effects are significantly high.
Other medicines
This medicine is known to interact with a large number of medicines, which may include medicines that you are consuming. It is advised that you report all your current medicines to the doctor including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Other diseases
This medicine may worsen the symptoms of certain diseases such as asthma, cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal bleeding disorders, etc. It is advised that you report all your medical conditions to the doctor before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Systemic lupus erythematosus
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from systemic lupus erythematosus due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Infections
This medicine should not be used while a patient is suffering from an infection or an infectious disease.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.
Overdose
Contact your doctor if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. Symptoms of an overdose may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and disturbance in vision.
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
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine since it may increase the risk of severe adverse effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, dizziness, drowsiness, etc.
Interaction with Medicine
Methotrexate
Tacrolimus
Warfarin
Digoxin
Theophylline
Cimetidine
Disease interactions
Respiratory Diseases
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Fluid Retention and edema
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having fluid retention and diseases of the heart and other associated organs due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Hemorrhagic Disorder
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from an internal bleeding due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects including death. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered under your doctor's supervision.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Liver Function Test
Report the use of this medicine at least a week before undergoing a test to determine the liver function. Use of this medicine can show elevated levels of certain enzymes which could lead to false positive results.
Take Zion 8 MG Tablet as instructed by the doctor. This medicine should be taken before/after food with an adequate amount of water. Do not consume more or less than the quantity prescribed by the doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by blocking the production of certain substances that send pain signals to the brain.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
Schedule
Schedule H
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