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

Can Lonex be used with warfarin?

No. Lonex 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 I use Lonex for a migraine?

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

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

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.

What is the difference between Lonex and tramadol?

Lonex is a COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) whereas Tramadol is a narcotic-like painkiller. Tramadol is a habit forming medicine.

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

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 Lonex be used with Lisinopril?

No. Lonex 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 Lonex.

Is Lonex a sulfa drug?

Lonex is a sulphur containing compound. Lonex 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.

Can Lonex lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Lonex 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 Lonex be used to treat menstrual cramp?

Lonex is not approved for the treatment of menstrual cramps. Research studies have shown that piroxicam is quite effective in significantly decreasing the menstrual cramps.

What are the serious side effects of Lonex?

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.

Can I use Lonex 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 Lonex be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Lonex can be taken with calcium channel blocker. NSAIDs have been observed to reduce the effectiveness of all antihypertensive drugs except calcium channel blockers (ref: White 2007)

Is Lonex a blood thinner?

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

What are the contraindications for Lonex?

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.

Is Lonex a narcotic?

No. Lonex 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.

Are Lonex and aspirin same?

No. Lonex 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 Lonex be used with methocarbamol?

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

Can Lonex be used along with paracetamol?

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

Can Lonex be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Lonex 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.

Are there any alternatives of Lonex?

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

Can Lonex 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 Lonex or any painkiller in the case of any fever with joint pain. Consult your doctor before starting Lonex.

What is the difference between Lonex and nimesulide?

Both Lonex and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Lonex 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 Lonex be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Can Lonex be used with diuretics?

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

Is Lonex a NSAID?

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

Can Lonex lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Lonex 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 Lonex be used along with Losartan?

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

Can I use Lonex if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

Can you get high by using Lonex?

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

What is the difference between Lonex and meloxicam?

Both Lonex and meloxicam 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, acute gastric side effects are lesser with meloxicam as compared to Lonex.

Can Lonex be used along with dexamethasone?

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

How long does Lonex work?

Lonex 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 Lonex affective in gout management?

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