Pixi 20mg Tablet DT (PIROXICAM)

Can I use Pixi if I have asthma?
Some patients with asthma are hypersensitive to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs like aspirin which can lead to acute attacks of asthma. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.

Can I use Pixi if I have peptic ulcer disease?
No. Pixi is contraindicated in cases of active peptic ulcer disease. Pixi is known to cause gastric ulceration and bleeding.

Can I use Pixi if I am pregnant?
No. Pixi should not be taken in pregnancy. It causes premature closure of the ductus arteriosus which can lead to fetal heart failure and death of the baby.

Can Pixi lead to skin reactions?
Yes. Pixi is known to cause skin reactions which can be very severe such as exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), which can be fatal. These serious events may occur without warning. You should inform your doctor if you feel you have a mild rash and immediately discontinue the drug.

Can I use Pixi if I am a diabetic?
Pixi in a diabetic patient can only be taken only by consulting a doctor because these medicines have the propensity to cause renal failure when taken for a long period. Diabetes itself causes renal Pixi so taking Pixi tablet can lead to increased risk of renal failure by many folds.

Can you donate blood when on the medication with Pixi?
Yes. You can donate blood when on Pixi. Do inform your doctor before donating blood.