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Lornoxicam

Uses

Lornoxicam is used in short-term treatment of pain after dental surgery, pain associated with acute sciatica and ?pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

How it works

Lornoxicam belongs to a class of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It works by inhibiting the prostaglandin synthesis (inhibition of the cyclooxygenase enzyme).

Common side effects

Melena, Inflammation or disease of kidney, Leucocytopenia ., Loss of sleep, Which may be severe duodenal ulcers, Renal medullary necrosis or nephrotic syndrome.disturbances of blood count, Increase in blood pressure .possible onset of severe skin reactions and serious life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions.in rare cases:, Blood dyscrasia, Gastrointestinal ulcerations with intestinal perforation, Hematemesis, Inflammation of pancreas