Lornizan 8mg Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used for symptomatic treatment of acute mild to moderate pain and inflammation in patients of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Lornizan 8mg Tablet should be taken before meals with a sufficient amount of liquid. Taking it with food is not recommended as food can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.
The most common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, headache, stomach pain, upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. 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.
Earlier 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. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the medicine.
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. Lornizan 8mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Side 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
Ordinary side effects of Lornizan
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Agitated stomach
Nausea
Vomiting
Indigestion
Dizziness
Headache
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lornizan 8mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lornizan 8mg Tablet 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Lornizan 8mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lornizan 8mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lornizan 8mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lornizan 8mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Lornizan 8mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lornizan 8mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
What is Lornizan 8mg Tablet used for?
Lornizan 8mg Tablet is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (NSAID) used orally to relieve pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, and other musculoskeletal or joint disorders. It may also be prescribed for acute lumbar pain and postoperative pain.
Who should not use Lornizan 8mg Tablet?
Individuals should not use Lornizan 8mg Tablet if they are allergic to Lornoxicam, aspirin, other NSAIDs, or any ingredient present in Lornizan 8mg Tablet. This medicine should also not be used if they have peptic ulcers, history of gastrointestinal bleeding, severe liver, kidney, or heart failure, bleeding disorders, thrombocytopenia (low blood platelets), are pregnant (especially in the last 3 months), or breastfeeding, or are a child under 18 years.
What precautions should I take before starting Lornizan 8mg Tablet?
Earlier starting Lornizan 8mg Tablet, you should inform your doctor if you have a history of asthma, allergies, heart failure, high blood pressure, liver/kidney disease, diabetes, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, lupus erythematosus, or blood coagulation disorders. Avoid alcohol, and monitor for any stomach or intestinal symptoms.
Are there any serious side effects of Lornizan 8mg Tablet I should watch for?
Earnest side effects of Lornizan 8mg Tablet include signs of stomach or intestinal bleeding (black or bloody stools, vomiting blood, severe abdominal pain), allergic reactions (rash, swelling, difficulty breathing), kidney or liver problems (yellowing of skin/eyes, dark urine, severe fatigue), or sudden mood changes. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptoms.
How long should I take Lornizan 8mg Tablet, and when will I see results?
You should take Lornizan 8mg Tablet only as prescribed and do not use long-term unless directed, as extended use increases risk of stomach and heart complications. Relief is usually noticed within a few hours for pain, but follow your doctor’s instructions for duration.
Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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