Is Dololup a sulfa drug?

Can Dololup be used along with paracetamol?

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

What are the contraindications for Dololup?

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.

Can I use Dololup if I am a diabetic?

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

What are the serious side effects of Dololup?

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 Dololup be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

What is the difference between Dololup and tramadol?

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

No. Dololup 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.

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

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 Dololup be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Can Dololup be used with warfarin?

No. Dololup 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 Dololup lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Dololup 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 is the difference between Dololup and meloxicam?

Both Dololup 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 Dololup.

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

Are there any alternatives of Dololup?

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

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Dololup?

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

Can I use Dololup for a migraine?

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

Can you donate blood when on the medication with Dololup?

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

Can you get high by using Dololup?

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

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

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.

Is Dololup a muscle relaxant?

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

Can Dololup be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Dololup 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.

Is Dololup a narcotic?

No. Dololup 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.

Is Dololup a NSAID?

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

Can Dololup be used with methocarbamol?

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

What is the difference between Dololup and diclofenac?

Both Dololup 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 Dololup.

What is the difference between Dololup and ketoprofen?

Both Dololup 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 Dololup. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Is Dololup a blood thinner?

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