[Treatment of primary dysmenorrhea with Jenapharm piroxicam].
36 patients with 432 menstrual cycles and primary dysmenorrhea were treated with Piroxicam-Jenapharm. Piroxicam-Jenapharm was given in a dose of 40 mg once daily for the first 2 days followed by 20 mg once daily. Piroxicam, a nonsteroidal-anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) is an effective drug in reducing menstrual pain intensity in 80%. Piroxicam was well tolerated with no patient reporting side-effects. The treatment of primary dysmenorrhea with total 100 mg Piroxicam-Jenapharm over 3 days is recommended.
Combes
H J
HJ
Frauenklinik des Bezirkskrankenhauses, Stralsund.
Heinrich
J
J
D000284:Administration, Oral; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004412:Dysmenorrhea / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010894:Piroxicam / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects
D010894:Piroxicam
Die Behandlung der primären Dysmenorrhoe mit Piroxicam-Jenapharm.