Uses / Indications:
Proxym 200mg Tablet is used in pain relief. It relieves pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Pregnancy interaction:
Proxym 200mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach. It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time. Proxym can raise a risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Side Effects:
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Epigastric pain, Flatulence, Nausea, Vomiting, Indigestion.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Proxym 200mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works:
Proxym 200mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by suppressing the production of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause inflammation (redness and swelling), fever and pain.
Faq for medicine:
Is Proxym safe? : Proxym is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor|Is Proxym controlled substance? : No, Proxym is not a controlled substance|Is etodolac better than ibuprofen? : Etodolac belongs to the same class of medicines like ibuprofen. The effects of both are comparable|Is etodolac like/ same as ibuprofen? : Etodolac also belongs to a group of medicines called NSAID like ibuprofen and has the same effect as ibuprofen in treating pain and inflammation|Is Proxym an antibiotic? : No, Proxym belongs to a class of medicine called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), used to treat pain and inflammation|Can I take Proxym for headache : Yes, Proxym can be taken for headache, toothache and back pain. Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding dosage, duration and frequency of use|Can I take Proxym with Aleve (naproxen)/naproxen/meloxicam/ Vicodine (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/Percocet (acetaminophen and oxycodone)/aspirin? : Aleve (naproxen)/naproxen/meloxicam/Vicodine (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ Percocet (acetaminophen and oxycodone)/aspirin are all drugs that belong to the same group of medicines as Proxym i.e. non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and therefore, concomitant use of two or more NSAIDs (including aspirin) may increase the risk of adverse effects. Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding dosage, duration and frequency of use, and any concomitant medication used|Can I take etodolac with hydrocodone/ tramadol/oxycodone? : Hydrocodone/ tramadol/oxycodone also have pain relief (analgesic) action. Concomitant use with etodolac provides additive pain relief in severely painful conditions like post-surgical pain; however the combination may also increase the risk of adverse effects. Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding dosage, duration and frequency of use, and any concomitant medication used|Can I take Proxym with flexeril? : Yes, flexeril is a muscle relaxant. You may be given Proxym with flexeril for painful muscle conditions. Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding dosage, duration and frequency of use, and any concomitant medication used|Can I take etodolac with prednisolone/prednisone? : No, prednisone/ prednisolone is a corticosteroid (used to treat inflammation). Coadministration of etodolac with corticosteroids may increase risk of gastrointestinal ulceration or bleeding|Can I take Proxym for headaches? : Yes, Proxym is a painkiller and can be used for headaches|Does Proxym make you sleepy/high? : Yes, Proxym may make you feel sleepy. It is not known if it makes one feel high|Does Proxym cause constipation and weight gain? : Proxym is not known to cause constipation and weight gain|Is Proxym a muscle relaxer? : No, Proxym is not known to cause muscle relaxation. Proxym belongs to a class of medicine called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), used to treat pain and inflammation|Does Proxym expire? : All Proxym formulations have an expiry date. Read the expiry information on the product package|Does Proxym have aspirin/ acetaminophen? : No, Proxym does not have aspirin/ acetaminophen. Proxym is active molecule similar to aspirin and both belong to same group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). All the three medicines are used to relieve pain. Acetaminophen is also used to bring down the fever.
Medicine interaction:
Proxym with Oxyphenbutazone|Proxym with Metamizole / Dipyrone|Proxym with Nimesulide|Proxym with Enalapril
