Can I use Dolofan if I have peptic ulcer disease?

Are there any alternatives of Dolofan?

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

Is Dolofan affective in gout management?

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

What is the difference between Dolofan and ketoprofen?

Both Dolofan 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 Dolofan. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Is Dolofan a muscle relaxant?

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

Can I use Dolofan for a migraine?

Dolofan is not approved for the treatment of migraine. Research studies have shown that Dolofan is effective in significantly decreasing the pain associated with migraine without aura.

Can Dolofan be used with warfarin?

No. Dolofan 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 you donate blood when on the medication with Dolofan?

Yes. You can donate blood when on Dolofan. Do inform your doctor before donating blood.

Can I use Dolofan if I am a diabetic?

Dolofan 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 Dolofan so taking piroxicam can lead to increased risk of renal failure by many folds.

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

No. Dolofan should not be taken if you have a abnormal renal function because long-term administration of NSAIDs has resulted in renal papillary necrosis and another renal injury.

What is the difference between Dolofan and nimesulide?

Both Dolofan and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Dolofan 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 Dolofan be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Dolofan 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 Dolofan lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Dolofan 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 Dolofan be used in hypertension?

No. Dolofan is not a medication to control hypertension. It is important to note that Dolofan decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive medication when given together. Inform your doctor if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Dolofan.

Can Dolofan be used with methocarbamol?

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

Can Dolofan be used along with paracetamol?

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

Can Dolofan be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Are Dolofan and aspirin same?

No. Dolofan 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.

Can Dolofan be used along with Losartan?

No. Dolofan should not be combined with Losartan. It is important to note that Dolofan 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 Dolofan.

Is Dolofan a narcotic?

No. Dolofan 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.

Can you get high by using Dolofan?

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

How long does Dolofan work?

Dolofan 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.

Is Dolofan a NSAID?

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

What is the difference between Dolofan and naproxen?

Both Dolofan 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 Dolofan.

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

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 Dolofan be used with lithium?

No. Dolofan should not be used with lithium. Dolofan 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 Dolofan lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Dolofan 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.

Can Dolofan be used with diuretics?

No. Dolofan should not be used with diuretics. Dolofan reduces the natriuretic effect of furosemide and thiazides diuretics in some patients. This response has been attributed to inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis.

Can Dolofan be used in the treatment of chikungunya?

Usually, the platelet count does not dip in cases of chikungunya and painkillers like piroxicam can lead to the risk of increased bleeding tendency. So refrain from taking Dolofan or any painkiller in the case of any fever with joint pain. Consult your doctor before starting Dolofan.

Can Dolofan be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Is Dolofan effective in back pain management?

Yes. It can be given for decreasing the back pain. However, you should consult your doctor for the exact cause of your back pain and then start the treatment. Do not self-medicate yourself with Dolofan as the cause of back pain can be different for different person.