Oxydin Injection

Description

Oxydin Injection is a combination medicine which helps in relieving pain. It is used to relieve pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It is also used to relieve muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat. Oxydin Injection is given by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered at home. You should use it strictly as advised by your doctor. Do not use more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, indigestion, constipation, sleepiness, and dizziness. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should speak to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects. Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine, as alcohol can cause excessive drowsiness.

Introduction

In Pain relief Oxydin Injection relieves pain, reduces swelling and eases inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. It also helps to manage short-term symptoms such as muscle and back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat. It works by reducing substances in the body that causes pain and swelling. Oxydin Injection is given by doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.

Benefits

Oxydin Injection is a combination of three pain relieving medicines: Ibuprofen, Paracetamol and Dextropropoxyphene. Ibuprofen and Paracetamol work by blocking the chemical messengers in brain that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Dextropropoxyphene works by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain, thereby further decreasing pain perception.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Oxydin Injection. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Oxydin Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Oxydin Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. Even small doses of Oxydin Injection can cause infant sleepiness and decreased/altered brain function. - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Oxydin Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. - Kidney : CAUTION - Oxydin Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oxydin Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Oxydin Injection is not recommended in patients with end stage kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - Oxydin Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oxydin Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.