Proxym Tablet

My doctor prescribed Proxym 300 for 3 weeks and thereafter SOS for my left knee pain caused by a tear in Discoid Lateral Meniscus. If the pain in my knee is tolerable can I reduce intake of the tablet to 1 week in place of 3 weeks as prescribed by the Doctor ?

My doctor prescribed this tablet [proxym 300 -> S(+) estodolac extended release]. What is the use of this. ## Etodolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory used to treat pain and swelling. Common side effects may include; nausea, drowsiness, headache and stomach irritation. Read more: Do you have any other questions? ## MY DOCTOR HAS ADVICES S(+)ETODOLAC EXTENDED RELEASE TABLET ONCE A DAY CAN I TAKE TWICE A DAY ## I am a 82 year woman. I have been having pain in both my knees for several years now. Doctors have suggested total knee replacement; but my age is a concern. Temporarily, I have been advised to take Proxym (Piroxicam ) 300 mg one tablet a day. I feel better. Can I continue taking the tablet for months ?

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kindly let me know details of this drugs.. esp. its potency.. ## Proxym XT is a time release formulation of 200mgs of Etodolac and 500mgs of Paracetamol (Acetaminophen.) It is used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and stomach irritation. Read more: Are there any comments or questions? ## only chiral y pure S(+) Etodolac pusses all antiinflammatory action. Etodolac stays up to 6.8 hours in cynovial fluid to give maximum relief to patient ,specially suffering from Osteo Arthritis .

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what is this medicine for,its uses and side effect ## This contains the active ingredient Piroxicam, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, which is used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, drowsiness and stomach irritation, Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## i have very bad anxiety what should i do please answer me fast

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what are the major side effects if one take proxym -300 tablt for 15 days for inflamation problem ## Proxym contains the active ingredient Piroxicam, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach irritation and increased risk of bleeding. Learn more Proxym details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am having knee pain. Doctor prescribed Proxym 300 tablet to be taken twice daily for 5 days. kindly give me the details of the effect of the tablet for my knee pain. ## Etodolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's most commonly used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Learn more Etodolac details here. It's common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and stomach irritation. Did he says what's causing your knee pain? ## what is the normal cost of Etodolac 300mg. for a bottle of 60

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i think i using proxym-300 and i fil impotency . now what i do ? plz tell me. ## Did you mean Proxym, the nonsteroidal ant-inflammatory that contains Piroxicam? If so, it is unusual for it to cause it as a side effect. Have you spoken to your doctor about it? It's likely just not the right medication for you to use.

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what is proxym medicine used for? ## I found a medication listed under a similar name, Proxim, which contains the active ingredient Cefuroxime, it's an antibiotic that's used to treat or prevent infections. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Cefuroxime details here. Are there any comments or questions?

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I am 58 year woman taking proxym xt for the past one year 2 tablets in a day. I would like to know if any side effects are there if I continue taking proxym xt as I am suffering from knee joint pains and severe back aches I am suffering from Arthritis ## Yes, prolonged use can create the risk of liver damage, kidney damage, or failure of either organ, according NIH reports. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding, and stomach irritation. Has your doctor instructed you to take this medication?

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I have been experiencing pain around my left knee, especially while sitting and climbing stairs. The knee X-ray does not show significant wear and tear or a reduction in the joint gap. My orthopedist suggested that I try Proxym-200 and Pantolet-D. Could you please advise if it's advisable to use these, and also inform me of any potential side effects of these tablets? Thank you. ## Well, only you and your doctor can decide if they are okay for you to take, I can only give you information on the medications. Proxym contains the active ingredient Etodolac, it is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Its side effects may include: nausea, headache, stomach irritation and dizziness. From what I can find, Pantolet-D contains Pantoprazole and D...

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I am a 16 year old girl and have hyper mobile joints (google it) which often causes a lot of pain. Along with exercise, my doctor had suggested I take proxym 300 whenever I have severe pains. I take it about thrice or sometimes five times as month. Is it harmful? And what can increased dosage cause? ## This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that is most commonly used to treat pain, fever and swelling. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. However, complications usually only occur, when someone takes high doses for a long period of time, occasionally use isn't generally considered dangerous, as long as your doctor is monitoring you regularly and you know to contact...

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I have a pain in my neck due to reversal of curvature in the cervical, Doctor had asked me to take proxym 300 for a week, but I have been taking the tablet once a day for last 4-5 months, it helps in the pain of my neck. Is it dangerous? can there be some major side effects if I continue taking the same daily? ## What can be the side effects of Proxym 300 taken for a prolonged time, say if we take one tablet daily - what would be the side effects? ## Hello, Rajank! How are you? One of the active ingredients in this medication is Etodolac, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory. Long-term use of it could cause stomach ulceration, increased risk of bleeding and liver damage. Have you consulted your doctor? That would be the best thing to do, so they can look into the safety of you taki...

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My Dr.R.Homechoudhury Prescribed Me For My Knie Joint Pain Please Sujjest me The Best and The Cheap Formulation of PROXYM-XT ## I am prescribed Proxym XT for my knee joint pain and imflammation, diagnosed 'Medial Miniscus injury for one month 1-0-1 tablets daily. I am also advised to take tablet Fit Joint 1-0-1 tablets daily for one month. I am 73yrs old male. How effective are these medicines? Any side effects? Thaks. ## I am 61years old,I doubted about the side effect as heart attack,brain stroke.tell me with detail about this. I am taking the dose 1-0-1daily from one weak, I am the patient of back pain since three months,

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Proparacaine

Proxymetacaine (INN) or proparacaine (USAN) is a topical anesthetic drug of the aminoester group. Contents 1 Clinical pharmacology 2 Mechanism of action 3 Indications and usage 4 Warnings 5 How supplied 6 References Clinical pharmacology Proxymetacaine is a local anesthetic which on topical application penetrates sensory nerve endings in the corneal tissue.[1] Mechanism of action Proxymetacaine is believed to act as an antagonist on voltage-gated sodium channels to a...