Axcam 40mg Injection
Axcam 40mg Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep receiving the medicine until the doctor says it is okay to stop using the medicine.
Axcam 40mg Injection
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Axcam 40mg Injection is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain. It helps to relieve pain and swelling of various conditions related to joints and muscles. It is usually given in cases where oral administration is unsuitable.
Axcam 40mg Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep receiving the medicine until the doctor says it is okay to stop using the medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (such as pain, redness, and swelling), vomiting, stomach pain, indigestion, diarrhea, headache, and dizziness. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers must consult with their doctors before using the medicine. Your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
03Uses
Pain relief
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Axcam 40mg Injection is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation (pain and swelling).
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Axcam 40mg Injection, consult your doctor.
07Benefits
In Pain relief
Axcam 40mg Injection is used for short-term relief of pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis or even after a dental (tooth-related) surgery.Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Dizziness
Headache
Nausea
Stomach pain
Vomiting
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Axcam 40mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Axcam 40mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Axcam 40mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Axcam 40mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CAUTION
Axcam 40mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Axcam 40mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver:CAUTION
Axcam 40mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Axcam 40mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Axcam 40mg Injection helps relieve pain and swelling of various joints and muscles.
It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
References
Sources and references
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