Is Kemonex a sulfa drug?

Can I use Kemonex if I am pregnant?

No. Kemonex 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.

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Kemonex?

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

What is the difference between Kemonex and diclofenac?

Both Kemonex 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 Kemonex.

Can Kemonex be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Kemonex 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 Kemonex lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Kemonex 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 Kemonex be used with methocarbamol?

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

Can Kemonex be used along with dexamethasone?

No. Kemonex 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 Kemonex and naproxen?

Both Kemonex 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 Kemonex.

Can you get high by using Kemonex?

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

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

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 Kemonex be used with warfarin?

No. Kemonex 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 Kemonex be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Can I use Kemonex 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 Kemonex be used to treat menstrual cramp?

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

Are there any alternatives of Kemonex?

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

Can you donate blood when on the medication with Kemonex?

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

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

No. Kemonex 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.

Can Kemonex lead to difficulty in conception?

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

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

Can Kemonex be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Kemonex 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)

Is Kemonex a muscle relaxant?

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

Are Kemonex and aspirin same?

No. Kemonex 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.

Is Kemonex a narcotic?

No. Kemonex 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.

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

Can Kemonex be used with lithium?

No. Kemonex should not be used with lithium. Kemonex 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.

Is Kemonex a blood thinner?

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

Can Kemonex be used along with paracetamol?

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

Is Kemonex a NSAID?

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

What is the difference between Kemonex and tramadol?

Kemonex 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 Kemonex be used with Lisinopril?

No. Kemonex 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 Kemonex.