Is Dolocip a narcotic?

Can Dolocip be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Are Dolocip and aspirin same?

No. Dolocip 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 Dolocip be used with warfarin?

No. Dolocip 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 Dolocip for a migraine?

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

What are the contraindications for Dolocip?

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 Dolocip and meloxicam?

Both Dolocip 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 Dolocip.

Can Dolocip be used along with paracetamol?

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

What is the difference between Dolocip and nimesulide?

Both Dolocip and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Dolocip 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.

What is the difference between Dolocip and naproxen?

Both Dolocip 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 Dolocip.

Can Dolocip be used in hypertension?

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

Can Dolocip be used with methocarbamol?

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

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

What is the difference between Dolocip and ketoprofen?

Both Dolocip 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 Dolocip. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

How long does Dolocip work?

Dolocip 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 Dolocip be used with diuretics?

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

Can Dolocip be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Dolocip 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 Dolocip lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Dolocip 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 Dolocip be used to treat menstrual cramp?

Dolocip 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 I use Dolocip if I have a deranged renal function?

No. Dolocip 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 are the serious side effects of Dolocip?

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 Dolocip be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Dolocip 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)

Can Dolocip lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Dolocip 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.

Are there any alternatives of Dolocip?

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

Can Dolocip be used along with Losartan?

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

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

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.

Is Dolocip 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 Dolocip as the cause of back pain can be different for different person.

Can you donate blood when on the medication with Dolocip?

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

Can I use Dolocip if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

Can Dolocip be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Is Dolocip a blood thinner?

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

Is Dolocip a NSAID?

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

Is Dolocip a muscle relaxant?

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

Is Dolocip affective in gout management?

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