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Side Effects of Lornoxicam

Lornoxicam, also known as Xafon, is a drug that is used to treat individuals with mild to severe pain and joint inflammation. As is the case with prescription drugs, use of lornoxicam may result in a number of mild to severe side effects based on the dosage and the particular individual.

  1. Identification

    • Lornoxicam is classified as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). As such, it is often used to treat individuals who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. Lornoxicam is available in tablet form and as an injection administered by a medical professional. Other uses of lornoxicam should be determined by your doctor.

    Common Side Effects

    • The most common side effects reported with the regular use of the tablet form of lornoxicam include dizziness, headache, stomach pain, upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and indigestion. As an injection, users most commonly report headache, flushing, insomnia and redness and irritation at the injection spot. Though common and less serious than other effects, these side effects are cause for concern if they worsen or occur regularly. In such an event, contact your doctor.

    Rare Side Effects

    • In less than 1 percent of cases, the following side effects may occur as a result of receiving lornoxicam injections: heart palpitations, dyspepsia, increased blood pressure, shivering, unusual sweating, a reduction in white blood cells, disorders of the taste buds, and a reduction of the platelets in the plasma. These side effects are severe and should be reported immediately to your doctor.

    Drug interactions

    • Lornoxicam may react severely with the following types of medications: ACE inhibitors, blood thinners, diuretics, oral anti-diabetics, lithium, and any medications containing methotrexate, cimetidine or digoxin. Discuss your current drug use with your doctor before using lornoxicam. Always consult a full list of possible drug interactions in order to avoid the occurrence of any severe side effects.

    Warning

    • Do not use lornoxicam in children under the age of 18. According to Nycomed.com, in the event of an overdose, the user will experience more severe forms of the side effects. In the event of a real or suspected overdose, contact your doctor immediately. Never use lornoxicam if you have a history of liver conditions, ulcers or blood coagulation problems.

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