Is Paingesic a sulfa drug?

Can I use Paingesic if I am pregnant?

No. Paingesic 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 Paingesic be used with methocarbamol?

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

Can Paingesic lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Paingesic 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 Paingesic 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 are the serious side effects of Paingesic?

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

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

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 Paingesic be used with warfarin?

No. Paingesic 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 is the difference between Paingesic and naproxen?

Both Paingesic 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 Paingesic.

Are Paingesic and aspirin same?

No. Paingesic 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 Paingesic be used along with paracetamol?

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

Is Paingesic a NSAID?

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

Can Paingesic be used along with Losartan?

No. Paingesic should not be combined with Losartan. It is important to note that Paingesic 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 Paingesic.

What is the difference between Paingesic and tramadol?

Paingesic 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 Paingesic be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Is Paingesic a narcotic?

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

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

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

No. Paingesic 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 you get high by using Paingesic?

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

Can Paingesic be used in hypertension?

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

Is Paingesic affective in gout management?

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

Can Paingesic be used with Lisinopril?

No. Paingesic 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 Paingesic.

Can I use Paingesic for a migraine?

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

How long does Paingesic work?

Paingesic 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 I use Paingesic if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

Can Paingesic be used to treat menstrual cramp?

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

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Paingesic?

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

Can Paingesic be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Paingesic 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)