Can I use Doloage if I have a deranged renal function?

Is Doloage a muscle relaxant?

No. Doloage is not a muscle relaxant. It is a pain killer which acts on COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) enzyme.

What is the difference between Doloage and diclofenac?

Both Doloage and diclofenac are pain killers. However, piroxicam is a non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase - an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) inhibitor whereas diclofenac has a bit more selectivity to a COX-2 enzyme. This selectivity of diclofenac is supposed to decrease the side effects as compared to Doloage.

What is the difference between Doloage and nimesulide?

Both Doloage and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Doloage is a non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) inhibitor whereas nimesulide is selective to the COX-2 enzyme. This selectivity of nimesulide is supposed to decrease the side effects as compared to piroxicam. It should not be used in children below 12 years of age.

Can Doloage lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Doloage can sometimes cause reversible infertility. Piroxicam by its mechanism of action may delay or prevent rupture of ovarian follicles, which has been associated with reversible infertility in some women. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.

Is Doloage a blood thinner?

No. Doloage is not a blood thinner. It is a pain killer. It should be avoided in a patient with a bleeding disorder.

Can I use Doloage if I have peptic ulcer disease?

No. Doloage is contraindicated in cases of active peptic ulcer disease. Doloage is known to cause gastric ulceration and bleeding.

Can I use Doloage 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 Doloage if I am pregnant?

No. Doloage 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 Doloage be used with warfarin?

No. Doloage should be avoided with warfarin as they both lead to increase in bleeding tendencies. Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the medications. If given together then the therapy should be monitored closely.

Can Doloage be used with lithium?

No. Doloage should not be used with lithium. Doloage leads to an elevation of plasma lithium levels and a reduction in renal lithium clearance. This is because of inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis by the NSAID. Consult and inform your doctor before starting this medication.

Can Doloage lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Doloage 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.

How long does Doloage work?

Doloage is a long acting drug. Once the daily dose is enough for the relief of pain but it depends from person to person as the effectiveness of piroxicam increases when given for few weeks.

What increases the chances of getting a gastric ulcer when I am already taking Doloage?

The chances of gastric ulceration increases if you take medicines like corticosteroids and anticoagulants. Long term use, alcohol, smoking and old age are few other factors which can increase the chances of ulceration.

Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)/ Doloage?

Patients who had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or any other NSAID medicine or for pain right before or after heart bypass surgery.

Can Doloage be used in the treatment of allergy?

No. Doloage is not a drug to treat allergy. It is a pain killer.

Is Doloage affective in gout management?

Yes. Doloage can be given for the treatment of acute gout. Research studies have shown Doloage to be highly effective in the treatment of acute gout.

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Doloage?

Yes. Doloage can be combined with beta-cyclodextrin. Research has shown that combining Doloage with beta-cyclodextrin leads to faster onset of action of piroxicam and reduced gastric side effects.

Can Doloage be used along with Losartan?

No. Doloage should not be combined with Losartan. It is important to note that Doloage decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive medication like losartan when given together leading to failure of antihypertensive therapy. Inform your doctor if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Doloage.

Is Doloage a NSAID?

Yes. Doloage is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Is Doloage a narcotic?

No. Doloage is not a narcotic. It is a pain killer which acts on COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) enzyme to decrease the pain and inflammation.

What is the difference between Doloage and naproxen?

Both Doloage and naproxen are pain killers. Both are non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase - an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain). Research studies have shown both are equally effective. However, gastric side effects are lesser with naproxen as compared to Doloage.

Can Doloage be used along with paracetamol?

Yes. Paracetamol can be used with Doloage as no serious side effects are known. Inform your doctor before starting any of the medication.

Can Doloage be used with methocarbamol?

Yes. Methocarbamol can be used with Doloage as no serious side effects are known. Inform your doctor before starting any of the medication.

Can you get high by using Doloage?

No. Doloage is not known to cause high. It is a non-narcotic painkiller.

What are the serious side effects of Doloage?

GI discomfort and, rarely, serious GI side effects, such as ulcers and bleeding, serious skin side effects such as exfoliative, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis, liver failure, renal damage.

Is Doloage a sulfa drug?

Doloage is a sulphur containing compound. Doloage can cause serious adverse events in sensitive individuals. It can cause severe skin reactions like Steven Johnson Syndrome. Do inform your doctor if you have any kind of allergies.

What are the contraindications for Doloage?

Contraindications to piroxicam are an allergy, bleeding tendency, duodenal/gastric/peptic ulcer, stomatitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), ulcerative colitis, upper GI disease, late pregnancy, cardiac disease, hepatic impairment, renal impairment.

What is the difference between Doloage and ketoprofen?

Both Doloage and ketoprofen are pain killers. Both are non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain). Research studies have shown ketoprofen topical gel is better and effective as compared to Doloage. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Can Doloage be used along with dexamethasone?

No. Doloage should not be used with dexamethasone. They both increase each others toxicity. There is an increased risk of GI ulceration.

Are there any alternatives of Doloage?

Yes. There are alternatives to Doloage. Pain killers are prescribed according to the disease condition. Consult your doctor before starting piroxicam or changing it to other medication.

Can Doloage be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Doloage can be combined with tizanidine. Piroxicam is a pain killer and tizanidine is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It is used in the condition like a backache.

Can Doloage be used with Lisinopril?

No. Doloage should be avoided with lisinopril. It is important to note that piroxicam decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive medication like lisinopril when given together leading to failure of antihypertensive therapy. Inform your doctor if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Doloage.

Are Doloage and aspirin same?

No. Doloage and aspirin are not same. They belong to the same class of drugs known as COX (cyclooxygenase) inhibitors. They both are anti-inflammatory and analgesic.