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Men's Health » Pain Medicine » Feldene (Piroxicam) Feldene (Piroxicam) is a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) used to treat minor aches and pains associated with the common cold headache muscle aches backache and arthritis. It may also be used to reduce fever. This medicine works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain swelling and fever. Buy Feldene (Piroxicam) and other Pain Medicine products online at Medstore. Buy Online at Medstore - Click Here!
About Feldene (Piroxicam): Product Type: Pain Medicine Brand name: Feldene Generic name: Piroxicam What is the most important information I should know about Feldene? • Take Feldene with food milk or an antacid to lessen stomach upset. • Contact your doctor if you experience blood in vomit or bloody black or tarry stools. These symptoms could indicate damage to the stomach or intestines which could be dangerous. • Many over-the-counter cough cold allergy and pain medicines contain aspirin or other medicines similar to Feldene (such as ibuprofen ketoprofen and others). Before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicine talk to your doctor and pharmacist. • Avoid alcohol or use it with moderation. If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day Feldene may increase the risk of dangerous stomach bleeding. Talk to your doctor before taking Feldene if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages a day. What is Feldene? • Feldene is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Feldene works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. • Feldene is used to reduce the pain inflammation and stiffness caused by rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. • Feldene may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Feldene? • Before taking this medication tell your doctor if you have an allergy to aspirin or any other NSAIDs have an ulcer or bleeding in your stomach drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day have liver disease have kidney disease have a coagulation (bleeding) disorder have congestive heart failure have fluid retention have heart disease or • You may not be able to take Feldene or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. • It is not known whether Feldene will be harmful to an unborn baby. Feldene should not be taken late in pregnancy (the third trimester) because a similar drug is known to affect the baby's heart. Do not take Feldene without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. • It is not known whether Feldene passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. How should I take Feldene? • Take Feldene exactly as directed. If you do not understand these instructions ask your pharmacist nurse or doctor to explain them to you. • Take each dose with a full glass of water. • Take Feldene with food milk or an antacid to lessen stomach upset. • Store Feldene at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? • If you are taking Feldene on a regular schedule take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However if it is almost time for the next dose skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose. • If you are taking Feldene as needed take the missed dose if it is needed then wait the recommended or prescribed amount of time before taking another dose. What happens if I overdose? • Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected. • Symptoms of a Feldene overdose include nausea vomiting stomach pain dizziness drowsiness headache ringing in the ears blurred vision seizures sweating numbness or tingling little or no urine production and slow breathing. What should I avoid while taking Feldene? • Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Feldene may increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when exposure to the sun is unavoidable. • Avoid alcohol or use it with moderation. If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day Feldene may increase the risk of dangerous stomach bleeding. Talk to your doctor before taking Feldene if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages a day. • Many over-the-counter cough cold allergy and pain medicines contain aspirin or other medicines similar to Feldene (such as ibuprofen ketoprofen and others). Before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicine talk to your doctor and pharmacist. What are the possible side effects of Feldene? • Contact your doctor if you experience blood in vomit or bloody black or tarry stools. These symptoms could indicate damage to the stomach or intestines which could be dangerous. • If you experience any of the following serious side effects stop taking Feldene and seek medical treatment or contact your doctor immediately: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips tongue or face; or hives); muscle cramps numbness or tingling; ulcers (open sores) in the mouth; rapid weight gain (fluid retention); seizures; decreased hearing or ringing in the ears; yellowing of your skin or eyes (jaundice); or abdominal cramping heartburn or indigestion. • Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Feldene and talk to your doctor if you experience dizziness or headache; nausea diarrhea or constipation; depression; fatigue or weakness; dry mouth; or irregular menstrual periods. • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will affect Feldene? • Before taking Feldene tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs: aspirin or another salicylate (form of aspirin) such as salsalate (Disalcid) diflunisal (Dolobid) choline salicylate-magnesium salicylate (Trilisate Tricosal others) and magnesium salicylate (Doan's others); another nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as diclofenac (Cataflam Voltaren) etodolac (Lodine) fenoprofen (Nalfon) flurbiprofen (Ansaid) ibuprofen (Motrin Advil others) indomethacin (Indocin) ketoprofen (Orudis Orudis KT) ketorolac (Toradol) meloxicam (Mobic) nabumetone (Relafen) oxaprozin (Daypro) naproxen (Aleve Anaprox Naprosyn Naprelan others) sulindac (Clinoril) or tolmetin (Tolectin); an over-the-counter cough cold allergy or pain medicine that contains aspirin ibuprofen Feldene or ketoprofen; an anticoagulant (blood thinner) such as warfarin (Coumadin); a steroid such as prednisone (Deltasone); insulin or an oral diabetes medicine such as glipizide (Glucotrol) glyburide (Diabeta Micronase) and others; probenecid (Benemid); lithium (Eskalith Lithobid others); or bismuth subsalicylate in drugs such as Pepto-Bismol. • You may not be able to take Feldene or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above. • Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Feldene. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines including vitamins minerals and herbal products. Generic Feldene (Piroxicam) Dolopic Pirox Artroxicam Baxo Bruxicam Caliment Erazon Flogobene Geldene Improntal Larapam Pirkam Piroflex Reudene Riacen Roxicam Roxiden Sasulen Solocalm Zunden 20mg 120 caps 20mg 240 caps 20mg 60 caps 20mg 30 caps 20mg 90 caps Piroxicam Feldene
View more Pain Medicine Men's Health: Avodart (Dutasteride) Avodart (Dutasteride) is an androgen hormone inhibitor used in men to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) which is swelling of the prostate. This medicine works by lowering the amount of the hormone responsible for prostate growth. Dutasteride reduces urinary blockage and improves urine flow. This medicine should not be used in women and children. Buy Avodart (Dutasteride) and other Men's Health products online at Medstore. About Avodart (Dutasteride): Product Type: Men's Health Brand name: Avodart Generic name: Dutasteride What is the most important information I should know about Avodart? • Before taking Avodart tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this medication or to a similar medicine called finasteride (Propecia Proscar). • Avodart should never be taken by a woman or a child. Avodart can be absorbed through the skin and women or children should not be permitted to handle Avodart capsules. • Although Avodart is not for use by women this medication can cause birth defects if a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy. Avodart capsules should not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant. • If a woman accidentally comes into contact with this medication from a leaking capsule wash the area with soap and water right away. • Do not donate blood while taking Avodart and for at least 6 months after your treatment ends. Avodart can be carried in the blood and could cause birth defects if a pregnant women receives a transfusion with blood that contains Avodart. What is Avodart? • Avodart prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. DHT is involved in the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). • Avodart is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. This medicine helps improve urinary flow and may also reduce your need for prostate surgery later on. • Avodart may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Avodart? • Before taking Avodart tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this medication or to a similar medicine called finasteride (Propecia Proscar). • Avodart should never be taken by a woman or a child. Avodart can be absorbed through the skin and women or children should not be permitted to handle Avodart capsules. • Although Avodart is not for use by women this medication can cause birth defects if a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy. Avodart capsules should not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant. • If a woman accidentally comes into contact with this medication from a leaking capsule wash the area with soap and water right away. How should I take Avodart? • Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. • Take each dose with a full glass of water. • Avodart can be taken with or without food. • Swallow the Avodart capsule whole. Do not chew crush or break the capsule. • It is important to take Avodart regularly to get the most benefit. • Do not stop taking Avodart without first talking to your doctor. It may take as long as 3 to 6 months of treatment with Avodart before you notice improvement in your BPH symptoms. • To be sure this medication is helping your condition your prostate will need to be checked on a regular basis. Your PSA (prostate-specific antigen) may also be tested to help detect prostate cancer. It is important that you not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor. • Store Avodart at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Avodart capsules may become soft and leaky or they may stick together if they get too hot. Do not use any capsule that is cracked or leaking. Call your pharmacist for instructions on how to safely dispose of a leaking Avodart capsule. What happens if I miss a dose? • Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. What happens if I overdose? • Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of Avodart is not expected to produce life-threatening symptoms. What should I avoid while taking Avodart? • Do not donate blood while taking Avodart and for at least 6 months after your treatment ends. Avodart can be carried in the blood and could cause birth defects if a pregnant women receives a transfusion with blood that contains Avodart. What are the possible side effects of Avodart? • Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face lips tongue or throat. • Other less serious side effects are more likely to occur such as: decreased libido (sex drive); decreased amount of semen released during sex; impotence (trouble getting or keeping an erection); or breast tenderness or enlargement. • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will affect Avodart? • Before taking Avodart tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs: HIV medicines such as indinavir (Crixivan) saquinavir (Invirase) lopinavir/ ritonavir (Kaletra) ritonavir (Norvir) or nelfinavir (Viracept). • If you are using any of these drugs you may not be able to use Avodart or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment. • There may be other drugs not listed that can affect Avodart. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins minerals herbal products and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Generic Avodart (Dutasteride) Dutas Veltride 0.5mg 120 caps 0.5mg 240 caps 0.5mg 60 caps 0.5mg 30 caps 0.5mg 90 caps Dutasteride Avodart
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