Is Odpar a sulfa drug?

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Odpar?

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

Can Odpar be used along with Losartan?

No. Odpar should not be combined with Losartan. It is important to note that Odpar decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive medication like losartan when given together leading to failure of antihypertensive therapy. Inform your doctor if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Odpar.

What is the difference between Odpar and meloxicam?

Both Odpar 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 Odpar.

Is Odpar a narcotic?

No. Odpar 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 you get high by using Odpar?

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

Can Odpar be used with warfarin?

No. Odpar 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.

What are the serious side effects of Odpar?

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.

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

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 Odpar if I am pregnant?

No. Odpar 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.

Is Odpar a muscle relaxant?

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

Can Odpar be used with lithium?

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

What is the difference between Odpar and diclofenac?

Both Odpar 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 Odpar.

Can Odpar be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Can Odpar be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Odpar 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 Odpar work?

Odpar 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 Odpar be used along with paracetamol?

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

Can you donate blood when on the medication with Odpar?

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

Is Odpar a blood thinner?

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

Is Odpar a NSAID?

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

Can Odpar be used with methocarbamol?

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

Can I use Odpar 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 Odpar be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Odpar 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 there any alternatives of Odpar?

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

Can I use Odpar if I am a diabetic?

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

Is Odpar affective in gout management?

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

What is the difference between Odpar and naproxen?

Both Odpar 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 Odpar.

What are the contraindications for Odpar?

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.

What is the difference between Odpar and tramadol?

Odpar 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 Odpar and ketoprofen?

Both Odpar 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 Odpar. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Can Odpar lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Odpar 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.