Tenoxicam (Mobiflex) - Uses, Dose, Side effects

Tenoxicam (Mobiflex) is a reversible inhibitor of the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes. It is used to treat inflammatory conditions.

Indications of Tenoxicam (Mobiflex):

  • Ankylosing spondylitis:

    • It is indicated for symptomatic treatment of ankylosing spondylitis.
  • Extra-articular inflammation:

    • It is used for symptomatic treatment of extra-articular inflammation such as tendonitis, bursitis, and peri-arthritis of the shoulders or hips.
  • Osteoarthritis:

    • It is advised for symptomatic management of osteoarthritis.
  • Rheumatoid arthritis:

    • It is used in the symptomatic treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Tenoxicam (Mobiflex) dose in adults:

Tenoxicam (Mobiflex) dose in the treatment of inflammatory arthritis:

(Ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and/or extra-articular inflammation)

  • 10 to 20 mg per oral once daily (higher doses associated with increased risk of adverse effects and usually do not offer greater clinical benefit)

Use in Children:

The safety and efficacy of Tenoxicam (Mobiflex) in children is not established.

Pregnancy Risk Category C/D (D in the third trimester)

  • Women who use NSAIDs regularly may experience infertility that is reversible, miscarriage, or other birth defects.
  • Nonteratogenic consequences have been noted in the foetus, such as prenatal ductus arteriosus constriction, patent ductus arteriosus, persistent newborn pulmonary hypertension, oligohydramnios, necrotizing enterocolitis, renal failure, and intracranial haemorrhage.

Tenoxicam use during breastfeeding:

  • The manufacturer does not recommend breast-feeding.

Tenoxicam (Mobiflex) Dose adjustment in renal disease:

There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer’s labeling; use with caution.

  • Alternatively, KDIGO 2012 guidelines provide the following recommendations for NSAIDs:

    • Estimated glomerular filtration rate 30 to <60 mL/minute/1.73 m² :

      • In individuals with co-existing conditions that raise the risk of acute renal injury, temporarily cease.
    • Estimated glomerular filtration rate <30 mL/minute/1.73 m²:

      • Avoid use.

Tenoxicam (Mobiflex) Dose adjustment in liver disease:

  • There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer’s labeling; use with caution.

Side Effects of Tenoxicam (Mobiflex):

  • Cardiovascular:

    • Edema
  • Central Nervous System:

    • Headache
    • Dizziness
  • Dermatologic:

    • Pruritus
    • Skin Rash
  • Gastrointestinal:

    • Dyspepsia
    • Nausea
    • Epigastric Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Constipation
    • Abdominal Distress
    • Heartburn
    • Diarrhea
    • Flatulence
    • Vomiting

Frequency of side effects not known:

  • Endocrine & Metabolic:

    • Fluid Retention
  • Genitourinary:

    • Nephrotoxicity
  • Hypersensitivity:

    • Hypersensitivity Reaction
  • Ophthalmic:

    • Blurred Vision
  • Renal:

    • Acute Interstitial Nephritis

Contraindications to Tenoxicam (Mobiflex):

  • Hypersensitivity to tenoxicam and any component of the formulation
  • For the elderly
  • Active peptic ulcer and active GI inflammatory disease
  • Higher risk of bleeding
  • Risis of kidney failure increases
  • After taking aspirin and other NSAIDs, you may experience rhinitis, urticaria, or asthma.

Warnings and precautions

  • Anaphylactoid reactions

    • Those who have bronchospasm, asthma, rhinitis, or urticaria with NSAID or aspirin medication shouldn't be administered it.
  • Cardiovascular events

    • NSAIDs can cause adverse cardiovascular events such as stroke and MI.
    • It should not be used in cardiac failure.
  • CNS effects

    • Patients should be aware that NSAIDs can cause blurred vision, drowsiness, dizziness, and other neurologic effects.
  • Gastrointestinal events:

    • NSAIDs can increase the risk for gastrointestinal inflammation, ulceration and bleeding as well as perforation.
    • Patients who are elderly, smokers, or an alcoholic should be cautious.
    • A protective therapy with proton pump inhibitors is advised.
  • Hematologic effects

    • It can lead to anemia, prolonged bleeding times, decreased platelet adhesion, and aggregation, and occasionally, severe blood dyscrasias like thrombocytopenia, angranulocytosis, and aplastic anemia. Therefore, it is important to monitor closely.
  • Hepatic effects

    • Tenoxicam can cause transaminitis and hepatitis.
  • Hyperkalemia:

    • Old age, renal illness, concurrent use of ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, or certain diuretics are also risk factors.
  • Ophthalmic events

    • Because of the possibility of vision impairment/blurring, long-term therapy requires a periodic ophthalmic exam.
  • Effects on the renal system:

    • NSAIDs can cause decreased renal blood flow, renal glomerulonephritis and interstitial nephritis.
  • Reactions to skin:

    • In the event of Stevens-Johnson syndrome or exfoliative dermatology, you should immediately stop using the drug.
  • Aseptic meningitis

    • Aseptic meningitis may be more common in those who take NSAIDs, especially if they are taking systemic lupus or mixed connective tissue diseases (SLE).

Tenoxicam (United States: Not available): Drug Interaction

Risk Factor C (Monitor therapy)

5-Aminosalicylic Acid Derivatives

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may enhance the nephrotoxic effect of 5-Aminosalicylic Acid Derivatives.

Agents with Antiplatelet Properties (e.g., P2Y12 inhibitors, NSAIDs, SSRIs, etc.)

May enhance the antiplatelet effect of other Agents with Antiplatelet Properties.

Alcohol (Ethyl)

May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Specifically, the risk of GI bleeding may be increased with this combination.

Aliskiren

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may diminish the antihypertensive effect of Aliskiren. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may enhance the nephrotoxic effect of Aliskiren. Management: Monitor renal function periodically in patients receiving aliskiren and any nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent. Patients at elevated risk of renal dysfunction include those who are elderly, are volume depleted, or have pre-existing renal dysfunction.

Aminoglycosides

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may decrease the excretion of Aminoglycosides. Data only in premature infants.

Aminolevulinic Acid (Topical)

Photosensitizing Agents may enhance the photosensitizing effect of Aminolevulinic Acid (Topical).

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers

May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Nonsteroidal AntiInflammatory Agents. Specifically, the combination may result in a significant decrease in renal function. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may diminish the therapeutic effect of Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers. The combination of these two agents may also significantly decrease glomerular filtration and renal function.

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Specifically, the combination may result in a significant decrease in renal function. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may diminish the antihypertensive effect of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors.

Anticoagulants

Agents with Antiplatelet Properties may enhance the anticoagulant effect of Anticoagulants. Exceptions: Bemiparin; Enoxaparin; Heparin.

Anticoagulants

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may enhance the anticoagulant effect of Anticoagulants. Exceptions: Bemiparin; Enoxaparin; Heparin.

Beta-Blockers

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may diminish the antihypertensive effect of Beta-Blockers. Exceptions: Levobunolol; Metipranolol.

Bisphosphonate Derivatives

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Bisphosphonate Derivatives. Both an increased risk of gastrointestinal ulceration and an increased risk of nephrotoxicity are of concern.

Cephalothin

Agents with Antiplatelet Properties may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Cephalothin. Specifically, the risk for bleeding may be increased.

Collagenase (Systemic)

Agents with Antiplatelet Properties may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Collagenase (Systemic). Specifically, the risk of injection site bruising and/or bleeding may be increased.

Corticosteroids (Systemic)

May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Nonsteroidal AntiInflammatory Agents (Nonselective).

Dasatinib

May enhance the anticoagulant effect of Agents with Antiplatelet Properties. Management: Drugs listed as exceptions to this monograph are discussed in further detail in separate drug interaction monographs.

Deferasirox

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Deferasirox. Specifically, the risk for GI ulceration/irritation or GI bleeding may be increased.

Deoxycholic Acid

Agents with Antiplatelet Properties may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Deoxycholic Acid. Specifically, the risk for bleeding or bruising in the treatment area may be increased.

Desmopressin

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Desmopressin.

Digoxin

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase the serum concentration of Digoxin.

Drospirenone

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may enhance the hyperkalemic effect of Drospirenone.

Eplerenone

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may diminish the antihypertensive effect of Eplerenone. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may enhance the hyperkalemic effect of Eplerenone.

Fat Emulsion (Fish Oil Based)

May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Agents with Antiplatelet Properties.

Felbinac

May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents.

Glucosamine

May enhance the antiplatelet effect of Agents with Antiplatelet Properties.

Haloperidol

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Haloperidol. Specifically including drowsiness and confusion.

HydrALAZINE

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may diminish the antihypertensive effect of HydrALAZINE.

Ibritumomab Tiuxetan

Agents with Antiplatelet Properties may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Ibritumomab Tiuxetan. Both agents may contribute to impaired platelet function and an increased risk of bleeding.

Ibrutinib

May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Agents with Antiplatelet Properties.

Inotersen

May enhance the antiplatelet effect of Agents with Antiplatelet Properties.

Limaprost

May enhance the antiplatelet effect of Agents with Antiplatelet Properties.

MiFEPRIStone

Tenoxicam may diminish the therapeutic effect of MiFEPRIStone.

Multivitamins/Fluoride (with ADE)

May enhance the antiplatelet effect of Agents with Antiplatelet Properties.

Multivitamins/Minerals (with ADEK, Folate, Iron)

May enhance the antiplatelet effect of Agents with Antiplatelet Properties.

Multivitamins/Minerals (with AE, No Iron)

May enhance the antiplatelet effect of Agents with Antiplatelet Properties.

Naftazone

May enhance the antiplatelet effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents.

Obinutuzumab

Agents with Antiplatelet Properties may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Obinutuzumab. Specifically, the risk of serious bleeding-related events may be increased.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

May enhance the antiplatelet effect of Agents with Antiplatelet Properties.

Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium

May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Agents with Antiplatelet Properties. Specifically, the risk of bleeding may be increased by concurrent use of these agents.

Pentoxifylline

May enhance the antiplatelet effect of Agents with Antiplatelet Properties.

Porfimer

Photosensitizing Agents may enhance the photosensitizing effect of Porfimer.

Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may diminish the antihypertensive effect of Potassium-Sparing Diuretics. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may enhance the hyperkalemic effect of Potassium-Sparing Diuretics.

PRALAtrexate

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase the serum concentration of PRALAtrexate. More specifically, NSAIDS may decrease the renal excretion of pralatrexate. Management: Closely monitor for increased pralatrexate serum levels and/or toxicity if used concomitantly with an NSAID. Monitor for decreased pralatrexate serum levels with NSAID discontinuation.

Probenecid

May increase the serum concentration of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents.

Prostacyclin Analogues

May enhance the antiplatelet effect of Agents with Antiplatelet Properties.

Prostaglandins (Ophthalmic)

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may diminish the therapeutic effect of Prostaglandins (Ophthalmic). Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may also enhance the therapeutic effects of Prostaglandins (Ophthalmic).

Quinolones

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may enhance the neuroexcitatory and/or seizure-potentiating effect of Quinolones. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase the serum concentration of Quinolones.

Salicylates

Agents with Antiplatelet Properties may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Salicylates. Increased risk of bleeding may result.

Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors

May enhance the antiplatelet effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective).

Tacrolimus (Systemic)

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may enhance the nephrotoxic effect of Tacrolimus (Systemic).

Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics

May enhance the nephrotoxic effect of Nonsteroidal AntiInflammatory Agents. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may diminish the therapeutic effect of Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics.

Thrombolytic Agents

Agents with Antiplatelet Properties may enhance the anticoagulant effect of Thrombolytic Agents.

Tipranavir

May enhance the antiplatelet effect of Agents with Antiplatelet Properties.

Tolperisone

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Tolperisone. Specifically, the risk of hypersensitivity reactions may be increased. Tolperisone may enhance the therapeutic effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents.

Tricyclic Antidepressants (Tertiary Amine)

May enhance the antiplatelet effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective).

Vancomycin

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase the serum concentration of Vancomycin.

Verteporfin

Photosensitizing Agents may enhance the photosensitizing effect of Verteporfin.

Vitamin E (Systemic)

May enhance the antiplatelet effect of Agents with Antiplatelet Properties.

Zidovudine

Tenoxicam may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Zidovudine.

Risk Factor D (Consider therapy modification)

Apixaban

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Apixaban. Specifically, the risk of bleeding may be increased. Management: A comprehensive risk to benefit assessment should be done for all patients before any concurrent use of apixaban and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If combined, monitor patients extra closely for signs and symptoms of bleeding.

Bemiparin

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may enhance the anticoagulant effect of Bemiparin. Management: Avoid concomitant use of bemiparin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) due to the increased risk of bleeding. If concomitant use is unavoidable, monitor closely for signs and symptoms of bleeding.

Bemiparin

Agents with Antiplatelet Properties may enhance the anticoagulant effect of Bemiparin. Management: Avoid concomitant use of bemiparin with antiplatelet agents. If concomitant use is unavoidable, monitor closely for signs and symptoms of bleeding.

Bile Acid Sequestrants

May decrease the absorption of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents.

CycloSPORINE (Systemic)

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may enhance the nephrotoxic effect of CycloSPORINE (Systemic). Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase the serum concentration of CycloSPORINE (Systemic). CycloSPORINE (Systemic) may increase the serum concentration of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Management: Consider alternatives to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs). Monitor for evidence of nephrotoxicity, as well as increased serum cyclosporine concentrations and systemic effects (eg, hypertension) during concomitant therapy with NSAIDs.

Dabigatran Etexilate

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Dabigatran Etexilate. Specifically, the risk of bleeding may be increased. Management: A comprehensive risk to benefit assessment should be done for all patients before any concurrent use of dabigatran and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If combined, monitor patients extra closely for signs and symptoms of bleeding.

Edoxaban

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Edoxaban. Specifically, the risk of bleeding may be increased. Management: A comprehensive risk to benefit assessment should be done for all patients before any concurrent use of edoxaban and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If combined, monitor patients extra closely for signs and symptoms of bleeding.

Enoxaparin

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may enhance the anticoagulant effect of Enoxaparin. Management: Discontinue nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) prior to initiating enoxaparin whenever possible. If concomitant administration is unavoidable, monitor closely for signs and symptoms of bleeding.

Enoxaparin

Agents with Antiplatelet Properties may enhance the anticoagulant effect of Enoxaparin. Management: Discontinue antiplatelet agents prior to initiating enoxaparin whenever possible. If concomitant administration is unavoidable, monitor closely for signs and symptoms of bleeding.

Heparin

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may enhance the anticoagulant effect of Heparin. Management: Decrease the dose of heparin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) if coadministration is required.

Heparin

Agents with Antiplatelet Properties may enhance the anticoagulant effect of Heparin. Management: Decrease the dose of heparin or agents with antiplatelet properties if coadministration is required.

Herbs (Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Properties) (eg, Alfalfa, Anise, Bilberry)

May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Agents with Antiplatelet Properties. Bleeding may occur. Management: Avoid combination when possible. If used, monitor more closely for evidence of bleeding. Discontinue herbal products with anticoagulant or antiplatelet actions 2 weeks prior to surgical, dental, or invasive procedures.

Herbs (Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Properties) (eg, Alfalfa, Anise, Bilberry)

May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Bleeding may occur. Management: Concomitant treatment with these agents should generally be avoided. If used concomitantly, increased diligence in monitoring for adverse effects (eg, bleeding, bruising, altered mental status due to CNS bleeds) must be employed.

Lithium

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase the serum concentration of Lithium.

Loop Diuretics

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may diminish the diuretic effect of Loop Diuretics. Loop Diuretics may enhance the nephrotoxic effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Management: Monitor for evidence of kidney injury or decreased therapeutic effects of loop diuretics with concurrent use of an NSAID. Consider avoiding concurrent use in CHF or cirrhosis. Concomitant use of bumetanide with indomethacin is not recommended.

Methotrexate

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may increase the serum concentration of Methotrexate. Management: Alternative anti-inflammatory therapy should be considered whenever possible, especially if the patient is receiving higher, antineoplastic doses of methotrexate.

Rivaroxaban

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Rivaroxaban. Specifically, the risk of bleeding may be increased. Management: A comprehensive risk to benefit assessment should be done for all patients before any concurrent use of rivaroxaban and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If combined, monitor patients extra closely for signs and symptoms of bleeding.

Salicylates

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Salicylates. An increased risk of bleeding may be associated with use of this combination. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective) may diminish the cardioprotective effect of Salicylates. Salicylates may decrease the serum concentration of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective). Exceptions: Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

May enhance the antiplatelet effect of Nonsteroidal AntiInflammatory Agents (Nonselective). Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors. Management: Consider alternatives to NSAIDs. Monitor for evidence of bleeding and diminished antidepressant effects. It is unclear whether COX-2-selective NSAIDs reduce risk.

Sincalide

Drugs that Affect Gallbladder Function may diminish the therapeutic effect of Sincalide. Management: Consider discontinuing drugs that may affect gallbladder motility prior to the use of sincalide to stimulate gallbladder contraction.

Sodium Phosphates

May enhance the nephrotoxic effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Specifically, the risk of acute phosphate nephropathy may be enhanced. Management: Consider avoiding this combination by temporarily suspending treatment with NSAIDs, or seeking alternatives to oral sodium phosphate bowel preparation. If the combination cannot be avoided, maintain adequate hydration and monitor renal function closely.

Tenofovir Products

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may enhance the nephrotoxic effect of Tenofovir Products. Management: Seek alternatives to these combinations whenever possible. Avoid use of tenofovir with multiple NSAIDs or any NSAID given at a high dose.

Vitamin K Antagonists (eg, warfarin)

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Nonselective) may enhance the anticoagulant effect of Vitamin K Antagonists.

Risk Factor X (Avoid combination)

Acemetacin

May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents.

Aminolevulinic Acid (Systemic)

Photosensitizing Agents may enhance the photosensitizing effect of Aminolevulinic Acid (Systemic).

Dexibuprofen

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Dexibuprofen.

Dexketoprofen

May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents.

Floctafenine

May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents.

Ketorolac (Nasal)

May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents.

Ketorolac (Systemic)

May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents.

Macimorelin

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may diminish the diagnostic effect of Macimorelin.

Mifamurtide

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may diminish the therapeutic effect of Mifamurtide.

Morniflumate

May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents.

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents

Tenoxicam may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents.

Omacetaxine

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Omacetaxine. Specifically, the risk for bleeding-related events may be increased. Management: Avoid concurrent use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) with omacetaxine in patients with a platelet count of less than 50,000/uL.

Pelubiprofen

May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents.

Phenylbutazone

May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents.

Talniflumate

May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents.

Urokinase

Agents with Antiplatelet Properties may enhance the anticoagulant effect of Urokinase.

Zaltoprofen

May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents.

Monitoring parameters:

  • Blood pressure
  • Complete blood count
  • Liver function tests
  • Renal function tests
  • Serum electrolytes
  • Occult blood loss
  • Ophthalmic exams with prolonged therapy

How to administer Tenoxicam (Mobiflex)?

  • It should be administered orally, preferably at the same time every day, with or after food.

Mechanism of action of Tenoxicam (Mobiflex):

  • It results in a decrease of prostaglandin precursors due to reversible inhibitions of cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) enzymes.
  • It possesses analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic qualities.
    Chemotaxis inhibition, lymphocyte activity change, preventing neutrophil aggregation/activation, and lowering pro-inflammatory cytokine levels are some other hypothesised mechanisms for NSAIDS that have not yet been fully explained.

Absorption:

  • Oral: Rapid and complete, delayed with food

Protein binding:

  • 98% to 99%

Metabolism:

  • Occurs in liver

Bioavailability:

  • Oral: 100%

Half-life elimination:

  • 72 hours (± 28 hours)

Time to peak, serum:

  • 0.5 to 6 hours (median: 1.25 hours)

Excretion:

  • Occurs in urine (primary route; mainly as metabolite), feces 

International Brands of Tenoxicam:

  • ALTI-Tenoxicam
  • NU-Tenoxicam
  • Admiral
  • Alganex
  • Analcam
  • Anoxicam
  • Arthirinal
  • Arthrinal
  • Artricom
  • Artrocam
  • Aspagin
  • Bart
  • Bioflam
  • Cotixil
  • Doxican
  • Enocam
  • Epicotil
  • Fenkil
  • Ilkoten
  • Legil
  • Liman
  • Mefenix
  • Memzotil
  • Mittrotil
  • Mobicam
  • Mobiflex
  • Neo-Endusix
  • Novotil
  • Oksamen
  • Oxaflam
  • Pavmin
  • Pycifil
  • Reumotec
  • Reutenox
  • Rheuflex
  • Rodix
  • Sinoral
  • Soral
  • Teflan
  • Teksamen
  • Tenalgin
  • Tenax
  • Tenocam
  • Tenoflam
  • Tenotec
  • Tenotil
  • Tenox
  • Tenoxil
  • Tenoxim
  • Tenoxin
  • Texamen
  • Texicam
  • Tilarco
  • Tilatil
  • Tilcitin
  • Tilcotil
  • Titenil
  • Tobitil
  • Tobitill

Tenoxicam Brands in Pakistan:

Tenoxicam 20 mg Tablets

Fenkil Standpharm Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd.
Jexim Bloom Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd.
Neo-Endusix A.J. & Company.
Ostacs Gray`S Pharmaceuticals
Paumin Adfa San Pharmaceuticals.
Senoxi Tagma Pharma (Pvt) Ltd.
Tenoxam Pearl Pharmaceuticals
Tenoxim Bloom Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd.
Tenoxitil Fynk Pharmaceuticals
Tilcotil Roche Pakistan Ltd.
Tobitil Wilshire Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.