Is Imrox a narcotic?

What are the serious side effects of Imrox?

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 Imrox be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Imrox 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 Imrox a blood thinner?

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

Is Imrox a muscle relaxant?

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

Can Imrox lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Imrox 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 Imrox be used with methocarbamol?

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

Can you get high by using Imrox?

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

Are Imrox and aspirin same?

No. Imrox 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 I use Imrox 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.

Can Imrox be used with warfarin?

No. Imrox 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.

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

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 Imrox be used along with paracetamol?

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

What is the difference between Imrox and tramadol?

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

What is the difference between Imrox and nimesulide?

Both Imrox and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Imrox 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 Imrox be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Can Imrox be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Can Imrox be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Imrox 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 I use Imrox if I am a diabetic?

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

Are there any alternatives of Imrox?

Yes. There are alternatives to Imrox. 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 Imrox?

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

Is Imrox a sulfa drug?

Imrox is a sulphur containing compound. Imrox can cause serious adverse events in sensitive individuals. It can cause severe skin reactions like Steven Johnson Syndrome. Do inform your doctor if you have any kind of allergies.

Can Imrox be used to treat menstrual cramp?

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

How long does Imrox work?

Imrox 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.

Is Imrox a NSAID?

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

Can Imrox be used with Lisinopril?

No. Imrox 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 Imrox.

Can Imrox lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Imrox 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.