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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Suganril 20 mg Tablet is used to relieve symptoms like pain, inflammation and joint stiffness associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. It contains Piroxicam, which stops the production of prostaglandins (chemicals) that are produced at injury sites and cause pain and swelling. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as diarrhoea, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

PIROXICAM-20MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Abbott India Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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Not Returnable

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About Suganril 20 mg Tablet

Suganril 20 mg Tablet used to relieve symptoms like pain, inflammation and joint stiffness associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease in which the two ends of the joints come together due to the breakdown of a protective covering (cartilage). Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease (the body's immune system attacks its tissue), leading to joint pain and damage.

Suganril 20 mg Tablet contains 'Piroxicam' that works by blocking the effect of a chemical messenger in the body, known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes that make another chemical prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are produced at injury sites and cause pain and swelling. By blocking the effect of COX enzymes, lesser prostaglandins are produced, which reduces mild to moderate pain and inflammation at the injured or damaged site.

Take Suganril 20 mg Tablet as prescribed. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to speak to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Suganril 20 mg Tablet can increase your risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke. So, if you have had any recent heart bypass surgery, do not take Suganril 20 mg Tablet unless prescribed by the doctor. Suganril 20 mg Tablet increases the chances of stomach ulcers and bleeding. Consult your doctor before taking Suganril 20 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Suganril 20 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Suganril 20 mg Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Suganril 20 mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness. It could also increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

Uses of Suganril 20 mg Tablet

Suganril 20 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis. The detailed uses of Suganril 20 mg Tablet are as follows:
• Pain Relief: Suganril 20 mg Tablet is commonly used to alleviate moderate pain arising from various conditions, such as arthritis, muscle injuries, or surgery.
• Anti-Inflammatory Action: Suganril 20 mg Tablet helps reduce inflammation and swelling associated with conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and gout.
• Menstrual Pain Management: Suganril 20 mg Tablet can effectively relieve pain caused by menstrual cramps, providing comfort during menstruation.
• Postoperative Pain Management: Suganril 20 mg Tablet is often prescribed to manage pain following surgical procedures, helping patients recover more comfortably.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, break, or crush the medication.

Medicinal Benefits

Suganril 20 mg Tablet belongs to the group of painkillers known as NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs). Suganril 20 mg Tablet is used to relieve symptoms associated with osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, such as stiffness, swelling, and joint pain. Suganril 20 mg Tablet works by blocking the effect of a chemical messenger in the body, known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes that make another chemical prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are produced at injury sites and cause pain and swelling. By blocking the effect of COX enzymes, fewer prostaglandins are produced, which reduces mild to moderate pain and inflammation at the injured or damaged site.

How Suganril 20 mg Tablet Works

Suganril 20 mg Tablet contains 'Piroxicam' that works by blocking the effect of a chemical messenger in the body, known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes that make another chemical prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are produced at injury sites and cause pain and swelling. By blocking the effect of COX enzymes, lesser prostaglandins are produced, which reduces mild to moderate pain and inflammation at the injured or damaged site.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Suganril 20 mg Tablet
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Get help from a health care professional.
  • Manage your feelings and things that trigger them.
  • Fuel your body with good food like fruits, veggies, and whole grains.
  • Find calm through activities like meditation or yoga.
  • Work on changing negative patterns and thoughts.
  • Focus on being healthy overall, not just how you look.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
  • Reduce salt intake to minimize fluid buildup.
  • Use compression stockings, sleeves, or gloves.
  • Gently massage the affected area towards the heart.
  • Protect the swollen area from injury and keep it clean.
  • Use lotion or cream to keep the skin moisturized.
  • Include iron-rich foods like dark leafy vegetables, lean red meat, legumes and fish in your diet.
  • Consume vitamin C-rich foods as they aid iron absorption.
  • Limit tea, cocoa, and coffee as these can slow iron absorption.
  • Exercise regularly; however, do not overdo it.
  • If you experience or encounter any severe allergic reaction, stop using medication and consult the doctor right away.
  • Tell your doctor about the allergic reaction, including the medication taken and any symptoms experienced.
  • Your doctor will evaluate the severity of the reaction and determine the best course of action.
  • To ensure a full recovery, follow your doctor's advice, attend scheduled follow-up appointments, and undergo recommended tests to monitor progress and adjust treatment as needed.

What if I have taken an overdose of Suganril 20 mg Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Suganril 20 mg Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include drowsiness, lack of energy, vomiting, stomach upset, bloody/black/tarry stools, stomach pain, dificulty breathing, or coma. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Suganril 20 mg Tablet may increase the risk of serious heart-related problems, like heart attack and stroke. So, if you are a heart patient, let your doctor know before taking Suganril 20 mg Tablet . Besides this, Suganril 20 mg Tablet may also cause stomach and intestinal bleeding/ulcers, so let your doctor know if you have these problems. Do not take Suganril 20 mg Tablet if you have had heart bypass surgery or coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) as it can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Consult your doctor before taking Suganril 20 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Suganril 20 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Suganril 20 mg Tablet is not recommended for children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Suganril 20 mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and can increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Tell your doctor before taking Suganril 20 mg Tablet if you have asthma, water retention (oedema) or high blood pressure, stuff/runny nose, nasal polyps, liver or kidney problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PiroxicamKetorolac tromethamine
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PiroxicamCidofovir
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PiroxicamKetorolac tromethamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Suganril 20 mg Tablet:
Using ketorolac tromethamine together with Suganril 20 mg Tablet may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Suganril 20 mg Tablet with Ketorolac tromethamine is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Consult a doctor if you experience any unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
PiroxicamCidofovir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Suganril 20 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Cidofovir with Suganril 20 mg Tablet can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Suganril 20 mg Tablet with Cidofovir is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of hunger, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, dizziness, confusion, or an irregular heart rhythm, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PiroxicamAdefovir dipivoxil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Suganril 20 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Suganril 20 mg Tablet with Adefovir dipivoxil can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Suganril 20 mg Tablet with Adefovir dipivoxil together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, a decrease in hunger, increased or decreased urine, weight gain or loss that occurs suddenly, swelling, difficulty breathing, bone pain, muscle pain, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heartbeat, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
PiroxicamBenazepril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Suganril 20 mg Tablet:
Using benazepril together with Suganril 20 mg Tablet may reduce the effects of benazepril in lowering blood pressure, they may also result in kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Suganril 20 mg Tablet with Benazepril together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, a decrease in hunger, increased or decreased urine, weight gain or loss that occurs suddenly, fluid retention, swelling, difficulty breathing, bone pain, muscle pain, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PiroxicamFondaparinux
Severe
How does the drug interact with Suganril 20 mg Tablet:
Taking Suganril 20 mg Tablet with fondaparinux can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Fondaparinux and Suganril 20 mg Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience bleeding, severe back pain, dizziness, black or red stools, severe headache, weakness, and vomiting contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
PiroxicamIbuprofen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Suganril 20 mg Tablet:
Use of Suganril 20 mg Tablet with Ibuprofen can increase the risk of side effects such as inflammation(swelling with redness and pain), bleeding, ulceration.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Suganril 20 mg Tablet and Ibuprofen can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PiroxicamKetoprofen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Suganril 20 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Suganril 20 mg Tablet with Ketoprofen can increase the risk of side effects such as inflammation(swelling with redness and pain), bleeding, ulceration.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Suganril 20 mg Tablet and Ketoprofen, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
PiroxicamApixaban
Severe
How does the drug interact with Suganril 20 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Suganril 20 mg Tablet and Apixaban may raise the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Combination of Suganril 20 mg Tablet and Apixaban may cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult a doctor if you experience symptoms like blood in your urine or stool (or a black stool), severe bruising, prolonged nosebleeds, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, weakness or severe headache, vomiting blood or coughing up blood, heavy menstrual bleeding (in women), difficulty breathing, or chest pain. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any medications.
PiroxicamIbrutinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Suganril 20 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Suganril 20 mg Tablet and Ibrutinib can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Suganril 20 mg Tablet and Ibrutinib, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PiroxicamAcalabrutinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Suganril 20 mg Tablet:
Using acalabrutinib together with Suganril 20 mg Tablet may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Suganril 20 mg Tablet and Acalabrutinib together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Physical activity helps in strengthening muscles and relieves joint stiffness. Gentle activities like 20-30minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.

  • Performing yoga may also help in improving joint flexibility and pain management.

  • Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.

  • Get adequate sleep as resting the muscles can help in reducing inflammation and swelling.

  • Follow heat or cold therapy, apply a cold or hot compress on the joints for 15-20minutes regularly.

  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath, or listening to soothing music.

  • Acupuncture, massage, and physical therapy may also be helpful.

  • Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.

  • Foods containing flavonoids help in reducing inflammation. These include soy, berries, broccoli, grapes, and green tea.

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Suganril 20 mg Tablet . Alcohol intake, along Suganril 20 mg Tablet may cause increased dizziness. It may also cause an increase in the risk of stomach/intestine ulcers and bleeding.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Avoid taking Suganril 20 mg Tablet if you are pregnant unless prescribed by the doctor. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe Suganril 20 mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Do not take Suganril 20 mg Tablet in the last 20 weeks of pregnancy as it may cause serious kidney and heart problems in the unborn baby and complications with the pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Suganril 20 mg Tablet . Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Driving

Caution

Suganril 20 mg Tablet may cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you experience dizziness.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Suganril 20 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Suganril 20 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Suganril 20 mg Tablet is not recommended for children, as the efficacy and safety have not been established.

Have a query?

FAQs

Suganril 20 mg Tablet is used to relieve symptoms like pain, inflammation and joint stiffness associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Suganril 20 mg Tablet works by blocking the effect of chemical messengers (prostaglandin), thereby reducing joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and inflammation.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Suganril 20 mg Tablet . Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or experience severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Do not take Suganril 20 mg Tablet for longer durations or high doses as it may cause unpleasant side effects. Do not exceed the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.

Suganril 20 mg Tablet may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. Do not use Suganril 20 mg Tablet immediately before or after bypass surgery. Inform your doctor if you have heart problems.

Consult your doctor before taking Suganril 20 mg Tablet if you have diabetes as Suganril 20 mg Tablet might increase the blood sugar levels.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

16th Floor, Godrej BKC, Plot – C, “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051, India
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