Is Inflacin a narcotic?

Is Inflacin a blood thinner?

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

What are the contraindications for Inflacin?

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.

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Inflacin?

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

What is the difference between Inflacin and meloxicam?

Both Inflacin 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 Inflacin.

What is the difference between Inflacin and diclofenac?

Both Inflacin 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 Inflacin.

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

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 I use Inflacin for a migraine?

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

Can Inflacin lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Inflacin 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 Inflacin be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Can you donate blood when on the medication with Inflacin?

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

Can Inflacin be used to treat menstrual cramp?

Inflacin 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 you get high by using Inflacin?

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

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

Is Inflacin a sulfa drug?

Inflacin is a sulphur containing compound. Inflacin 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 I use Inflacin 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 I use Inflacin if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

Is Inflacin a NSAID?

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

Are Inflacin and aspirin same?

No. Inflacin 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 Inflacin and ketoprofen?

Both Inflacin 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 Inflacin. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Are there any alternatives of Inflacin?

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

Can Inflacin be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Inflacin 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 Inflacin be used along with paracetamol?

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

What is the difference between Inflacin and nimesulide?

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

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

What is the difference between Inflacin and tramadol?

Inflacin 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 Inflacin be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Inflacin 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 Inflacin if I am pregnant?

No. Inflacin 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.

Can Inflacin be used with methocarbamol?

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

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

No. Inflacin 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.

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

Can Inflacin be used with lithium?

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

No. Inflacin 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 Inflacin.

What is the difference between Inflacin and naproxen?

Both Inflacin 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 Inflacin.

What are the serious side effects of Inflacin?

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.

Is Inflacin affective in gout management?

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

Can I use Inflacin if I am a diabetic?

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

Can Inflacin be used in hypertension?

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

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

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.