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Zion 8 MG Tablet

Manufactured byUnichem Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsLornoxicam
Description
Zion 8 MG Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine used to relieve mild to moderate pain and inflammation in conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, spondylitis, etc. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age.

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
  • Photosensitivity
  • Sleeplessness

Uses of Zion 8 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Mild to Moderate pain
  • Arthritis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    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 this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. 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 lornoxicam, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Oedema

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have fluid retention disorder and have swellings in their body due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Heart diseases

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having a disease of the heart or the blood vessels due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Severe renal impairment

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of severe impairment of kidney function 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. 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. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
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.

Use in children

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Use in elderly

This medicine should be used with caution in the elderly patients since the risk of adverse effects is significantly high. Appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

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 due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Driving or operating machinery

Use of this medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your 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

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 this medicine exactly as instructed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine works by blocking the production of certain substances that send pain signals to the brain.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents

Schedule

Schedule H

Lornoxicam - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 19 April 2017]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB06725

Lornoxicam | C13H10ClN3O4S2 - PubChem [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 19 April 2017]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/54690031#section=Top
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