Is Dolopir a sulfa drug?

Can Dolopir lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Dolopir 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 Dolopir be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Dolopir 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 you donate blood when on the medication with Dolopir?

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

Can Dolopir be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Can I use Dolopir if I am a diabetic?

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

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

What is the difference between Dolopir and meloxicam?

Both Dolopir 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 Dolopir.

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

Is Dolopir affective in gout management?

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

What is the difference between Dolopir and nimesulide?

Both Dolopir and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Dolopir 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 Dolopir and ketoprofen?

Both Dolopir 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 Dolopir. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

What is the difference between Dolopir and tramadol?

Dolopir 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 Dolopir 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.

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Dolopir?

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

Can Dolopir be used with warfarin?

No. Dolopir 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 Dolopir if I am pregnant?

No. Dolopir 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.

Are there any alternatives of Dolopir?

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

Are Dolopir and aspirin same?

No. Dolopir 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 Dolopir be used with diuretics?

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

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

No. Dolopir 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 contraindications for Dolopir?

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 Dolopir if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

Can Dolopir be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

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

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.

How long does Dolopir work?

Dolopir 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 Dolopir be used along with paracetamol?

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

Can Dolopir be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Dolopir 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 Dolopir a muscle relaxant?

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

Can Dolopir be used in hypertension?

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

Can you get high by using Dolopir?

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

Can I use Dolopir for a migraine?

Dolopir is not approved for the treatment of migraine. Research studies have shown that Dolopir 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 Dolopir?

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 Dolopir a blood thinner?

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

What is the difference between Dolopir and diclofenac?

Both Dolopir 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 Dolopir.

Can Dolopir be used with lithium?

No. Dolopir should not be used with lithium. Dolopir 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 Dolopir be used with Lisinopril?

No. Dolopir 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 Dolopir.