Is Dolovent a NSAID?

Can I use Dolovent if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

Can you get high by using Dolovent?

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

Can Dolovent be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Can Dolovent lead to skin reactions?

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

What is the difference between Dolovent and ketoprofen?

Both Dolovent 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 Dolovent. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Is Dolovent a blood thinner?

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

Can Dolovent be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Dolovent 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)

Are Dolovent and aspirin same?

No. Dolovent 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.

What is the difference between Dolovent and naproxen?

Both Dolovent 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 Dolovent.

Can I use Dolovent for a migraine?

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

What is the difference between Dolovent and nimesulide?

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

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

What are the serious side effects of Dolovent?

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 Dolovent be used with methocarbamol?

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

Can Dolovent lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Dolovent 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 Dolovent be used to treat menstrual cramp?

Dolovent 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 Dolovent if I am a diabetic?

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

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

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.

What are the contraindications for Dolovent?

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 Dolovent be used with warfarin?

No. Dolovent 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 Dolovent be used with lithium?

No. Dolovent should not be used with lithium. Dolovent 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 you donate blood when on the medication with Dolovent?

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

Can I use Dolovent 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.

What is the difference between Dolovent and tramadol?

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

Are there any alternatives of Dolovent?

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

Can Dolovent be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Dolovent 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.

How long does Dolovent work?

Dolovent 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.