Is Alpirox a sulfa drug?

Can Alpirox be used along with paracetamol?

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

Can Alpirox lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Alpirox 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 I use Alpirox for a migraine?

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

What are the contraindications for Alpirox?

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 Alpirox and diclofenac?

Both Alpirox 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 Alpirox.

Is Alpirox a muscle relaxant?

No. Alpirox 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 Alpirox and tramadol?

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

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

Can Alpirox lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Alpirox 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.

What are the serious side effects of Alpirox?

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 Alpirox be used to treat menstrual cramp?

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

Can Alpirox be used with warfarin?

No. Alpirox 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.

What is the difference between Alpirox and meloxicam?

Both Alpirox 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 Alpirox.

What is the difference between Alpirox and ketoprofen?

Both Alpirox 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 Alpirox. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

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

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 I use Alpirox if I am pregnant?

No. Alpirox 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 Alpirox be used along with Losartan?

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

Is Alpirox a NSAID?

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

Are there any alternatives of Alpirox?

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

Can Alpirox be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Can Alpirox be used with Lisinopril?

No. Alpirox 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 Alpirox.

Is Alpirox a narcotic?

No. Alpirox 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 Alpirox be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Alpirox 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 Alpirox be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Alpirox 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 Alpirox a blood thinner?

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

Can Alpirox be used with methocarbamol?

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

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Alpirox?

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

Are Alpirox and aspirin same?

No. Alpirox 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 Alpirox be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Is Alpirox affective in gout management?

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

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

No. Alpirox 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.

How long does Alpirox work?

Alpirox 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.

Can you get high by using Alpirox?

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