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About Proxym ER Tablet
Proxym ER Tablet is used to treat mild to moderate pain in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease, whereas rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. These conditions cause joint pain and damage.
Proxym ER Tablet contains Etodolac, which works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger called prostaglandins, which cause pain and inflammation.
In some cases, you may experience side effects such as stomach pain, diarrhoea, indigestion, headache, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Consult your doctor before taking Proxym ER Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe Proxym ER Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Proxym ER Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive with caution. Proxym ER Tablet is not recommended for children.
Uses of Proxym ER Tablet
Proxym ER Tablet is used to provide pain relief in conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The detailed uses of Proxym ER Tablet are as follows:
- Pain Relief: Proxym ER Tablet is an NSAID used to relieve pain in conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Anti-inflammatory: Proxym ER Tablet reduces inflammation and swelling in joints and soft tissues and provides relief from tenderness, stiffness, and discomfort in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Directions for Use
- Proxym ER Tablet can be taken with meals to avoid stomach upset.
- It is usually taken once daily or as prescribed by your doctor.
- Swallow Proxym ER Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Medicinal Benefits
- Proxym ER Tablet helps relieve mild to moderate pain caused by inflammatory conditions.
- It reduces swelling, redness, and tenderness at the affected site by lowering prostaglandin production.
- It provides effective relief in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis by improving joint mobility and comfort.
- Proxym ER Tablet helps reduce joint stiffness, allowing better movement and flexibility.
- It promotes better daily functioning and quality of life in patients with chronic joint pain or inflammation.
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- Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
- Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
- Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
- Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
- Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
- Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
- Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
- 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.
- Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
- Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
- Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
- Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
- Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
- Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
- Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
- Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
- Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
- Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
- Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
- Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
- Tell your doctor about your GAS symptoms. They may change your medication regimen or prescribe additional drugs to help you manage them.
- To manage GAS symptoms, eat a balanced diet of fibre, vegetables, and fruits.
- Drink enough water throughout the day to avoid constipation and treat GAS symptoms.
- Regular exercise like yoga and walking may help stimulate digestion and alleviate GAS symptoms.
- Take probiotics only if your doctor advises, as they may help alleviate GAS symptoms by promoting gut health.
- Take medication for GAS symptoms only if your doctor advises, as certain medications can interact with your existing prescriptions or worsen symptoms.
- If symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or bleeding, seek immediate medical attention.
- Follow a low-fiber, soft food diet with easily digestible liquids and pureed foods.
- Begin with clear liquids like water, broth, and electrolyte drinks.
- Progress to soft foods like mashed potatoes, applesauce, plain yogurt, scrambled eggs, and well-cooked rice.
- Avoid high-fiber foods, raw vegetables, tough meats, spicy foods, and irritants to the digestive tract.
- Eat smaller, frequent meals to reduce digestive strain.
- Stay hydrated with plenty of fluids, avoiding sugary drinks.
- Chew food thoroughly to aid digestion.
- Avoid strenuous activities and rest when needed.
- Before altering your diet, seek guidance from your healthcare provider.
- Always follow your doctor's instructions on dietary restrictions and medical supervision.
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Drug Warnings
- Do not take Proxym ER Tablet if you are allergic to Etodolac, have severe heart failure or peptic ulcer, have suffered bleeding problems such as bleeding from the stomach or bowels while taking any pain killers.
- Proxym ER Tablet can increase your risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke. So, if you have had any recent heart bypass surgery, do not use Proxym ER Tablet .
- Inform your doctor before taking Proxym ER Tablet if you are taking medicines for high blood pressure and fluid retention.
- Consult your doctor before taking Proxym ER Tablet if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, your doctor will prescribe you Proxym ER Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
- Proxym ER Tablet causes drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert.
- Proxym ER Tablet should not be given to children as the safety has not been established.
- Avoid consuming alcohol along with Proxym ER Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and can increase the risk of stomach bleeding.
- Inform your doctor before taking Proxym ER Tablet if you suffer from fluid retention (swelling), high blood pressure, heart problems, asthma or breathing difficulties.
- Use of Proxym ER Tablet can make your skin very sensitive to sunlight which can even cause sunburn. So, whenever you step out of home try to apply sunscreen on your skin.
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Using ketorolac together with Proxym ER Tablet may increase the risk of side effects in the gastrointestinal tract (inflammation, bleeding and ulceration).
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Proxym ER Tablet with Ketorolac is not recommended, but it can be taken 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 immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Proxym ER Tablet with Meloxicam can raise the adverse consequences in the digestive system, including inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, and, in rare cases, perforation(rupture).
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Meloxicam with Proxym ER Tablet is not recommended can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms like 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.
Taking fenoprofen with Proxym ER Tablet may raise the risk of gastrointestinal adverse effects (inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, and, in rare cases, perforation).
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Proxym ER Tablet and Fenoprofen together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, 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, a severe headache, and/or weakness, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Flurbiprofen with Proxym ER Tablet can increase the risk of side effects (inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, and rarely perforation).
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Proxym ER Tablet with Flurbiprofen together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised 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 stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Coadministration of Piroxicam with Proxym ER Tablet can increase the risk of side effects such as inflammation(swelling with redness), bleeding, ulceration.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Proxym ER Tablet and Piroxicam 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 stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Taking Lithium with Proxym ER Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of lithium.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Proxym ER Tablet with Lithium can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, loose stools, vomiting, muscle weakness, muscle incoordination, shaking hands and legs, blurred vision, ringing in the ear, excessive thirst, and increased urination contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Ibrutinib with Proxym ER Tablet may increase the risk of bleeding.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Proxym ER Tablet and Ibrutinib together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, 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, a severe headache, and/or weakness, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Ponatinib with Proxym ER Tablet may increase the risk of bleeding and severe hemorrhage.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Proxym ER Tablet with Ponatinib can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, 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, a severe headache, and/or weakness, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Use of Proxym ER Tablet and Ibuprofen can increase the risk of side effects in the gastrointestinal tract (inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, and rarely perforation).
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Proxym ER Tablet and Ibuprofen together 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.
Taking Ioversol and Proxym ER Tablet can increase the risk of kidney damage.
How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Proxym ER Tablet and Ioversol, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, or an irregular heart rhythm, consult your doctor immediately. Drink lots of fluid after the procedure to stay hydrated and flush the contrast agent out of your kidneys. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
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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.
- 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.
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Alcohol
Unsafe
You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Proxym ER Tablet . Alcohol intake along Proxym ER Tablet may cause increased drowsiness and drowsiness. It may also increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
Pregnancy
Caution
Please consult your doctor before taking Proxym ER Tablet if you are pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe you Proxym ER Tablet if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Caution
It is not known whether Proxym ER Tablet passes into the mother’s milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Proxym ER Tablet if you are breast-feeding, your doctor will prescribe you Proxym ER Tablet if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
Caution
Proxym ER Tablet may cause drowsiness, dizziness or abnormal vision. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy or drowsy.
Liver
Caution
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with severe liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
Caution
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with severe kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
Unsafe
Proxym ER Tablet should not be used by children as the efficacy and safety has not been established.
Heart
Proxym ER Tablet should be avoided in cardiac patients as it can lead to serious cardiavascular risks
Geriatrics
Caution
Proxym ER Tablet should be given with caution in geriatrics due to increased risk of side effects. If you have any concerns about using Proxym ER Tablet , please consult a doctor.
FAQs
Proxym ER Tablet is used to treat mild to moderate pain in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Proxym ER Tablet works by blocking the effect of chemical messengers (prostaglandin), thereby helping in reducing joint pain, stiffness, swelling and inflammation.
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Proxym ER Tablet . Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
Proxym ER Tablet might cause stomach upset, abdominal pain and indigestion. To prevent this, take Proxym ER Tablet with or after food.
Do not take Proxym ER Tablet for longer durations or high doses as it may cause heart attack or stroke. Do not exceed the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
Do not overdose on Proxym ER Tablet or any medicine, as it could lead to unpleasant side effects. Take Proxym ER Tablet only as prescribed by your doctor. Rush to your nearest doctor as early as possible if you have overdosed on Proxym ER Tablet . Symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, headache, and blood in stools/faeces.
Yes, Proxym ER Tablet might affect certain test results, like blood or urine tests. Inform your doctor that you are taking Proxym ER Tablet before undergoing any tests.
Yes, the use of Proxym ER Tablet can make the skin very sensitive to sunlight, which can even cause sunburn. So, whenever you step out of your home, try to apply sunscreen on your skin.
Proxym ER Tablet can increase your risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke. If you have had any recent heart bypass surgery, do not use Proxym ER Tablet .
Proxym ER Tablet may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, stomach pain, indigestion, loss of appetite, headache, nausea and vomiting. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Yes, Proxym ER Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine.
Proxym ER Tablet contains Etodolac. It belongs to the class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
No, Proxym ER Tablet is not a narcotic. It belongs to the class of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
No, Proxym ER Tablet does not get you high. It does not lead to physical or psychological dependence and does not have the potential to be abused (drug-seeking behaviour). However, consult your doctor if you are not feeling well.
Patients who are allergic to Proxym ER Tablet or any of its ingredients, should avoid using Proxym ER Tablet . However, if you are using Proxym ER Tablet for the first time or if you are not aware of any allergy, please consult your doctor.
Prolonged use and high doses of Proxym ER Tablet may cause kidney problems, such as blood or protein in urine and pain during urination. Patients with impaired kidney function, heart failure, and hypertension (high blood pressure) are at risk of kidney problems. Patients taking medicines that cause excess urination (diuretics), or medicines which have significant impact on kidney function are also at higher risk of developing kidney problems. Additionally, Proxym ER Tablet can affect kidneys of patients who are over 65 years of age or who remain dehydrated. Thus, monitoring of kidney function is recommended for such patients.
Proxym ER Tablet may cause drowsiness and also dizziness and visual disturbances. However, not everyone taking Proxym ER Tablet will have these effects. If you experience these symptoms, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.
Proxym ER Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Even if you see improvement in your condition, do not stop using Proxym ER Tablet too early as the symptoms may return or worsen.
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