Tilatil is a drug that contains tenoxicam in the composition, which is indicated for the treatment of inflammatory, degenerative and painful diseases of the musculoskeletal system, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, extra-articular disorders, acute gout, of post- surgery and primary dysmenorrhea.
This medicine is available in tablets and injectable and can be purchased in pharmacies, for a price of about 18 to 56 reais, upon presentation of a prescription, being possible to choose the brand or the generic.
What is it for
Tilatil is indicated for the initial treatment of inflammatory, degenerative and painful diseases of the musculoskeletal system, such as:
- Rheumatoid arthritis; Osteoarthritis; Arthrosis; Ankylosing spondylitis; Extra-articular disorders, such as tendinitis, bursitis, periarthritis of the shoulders or hips, ligament sprains and sprains; Acute gout; Postoperative pain;
In addition, Tilatil can also be used to treat primary dysmenorrhea, which is characterized by severe colic during menstruation. Learn how to identify.
How to use
For all indications, except in cases of primary dysmenorrhea, postoperative pain and acute gout, the recommended dose is 20 mg per day.
In cases of primary dysmenorrhea, the recommended dose is 20 mg / day for mild to moderate pain and 40 mg / day for more severe pain. For postoperative pain, the recommended dose is 40 mg, once a day, for 5 days, and in acute gout attacks the recommended dose is 40 mg, once a day, for 2 days and then 20 mg daily for the next 5 days.
Who should not use
Tilatil should not be used in people with hypersensitivity to tenoxicam, any component of the product or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, who have suffered gastrointestinal perforation or bleeding related to previous therapy with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, with ulcers or bleeding stomach or with severe heart, kidney or liver failure.
In addition, it should also not be used in pregnant women, especially in the third trimester of pregnancy, in breastfeeding women and those under 18 years of age.
Possible side effects
Some of the most common side effects that may occur during treatment with Tilatil are gastrointestinal in nature, such as peptic ulcers, perforation or gastrointestinal bleeding, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, excess intestinal gas, constipation, poor digestion, abdominal pain, intestinal bleeding with blood in the stool, blood flowing out of the mouth, ulcerative stomatitis and exacerbation of colitis and Crohn's disease.
In addition, dizziness, headache, and gastric and abdominal discomfort may also occur.
