Product approved by TGA (Australian Registrar of Therapeutic Goods)No.:L55831
| Mode | Orthozec | NSAIDS |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanism of action | Competitively inhibits inflammation pathway | Inhibits COX-1 & COX-2 enzymes |
| Effects on other mediators of inflammation | Inhibits Leukotrienes | No effect |
| Side effects | None known. Being a diuretic it increases volume of urine | Gastrointestinal complications, confusion, depression, rash, headache, renal insufficiency, serious hepatic toxicity, bronchospasm |
| Long term usage | Safe, Dose need not be increased. | Higher dose may be reqd. with long term use |
| Pain relief | Gradual | Immediate |
Orthozec is very effective for persons who suffer from Arthritic/Rheumatic pain including Osteo Arthritis, Rheumatism and Gout. Orthozec is to be taken continuously for a minimum period of 12 weeks at the rate 1 tablet twice a day, or as directed by the Physician. The patients will observe gradual reduction of pain right from the 3rd week onwards. Maximum pain relief can be seen within 12 weeks.
It does not have any known side-effects. As a diuretic, it increases the volume of urine. There are absolutely no precautions or other restrictions while taking this product.