Is Pirodol a sulfa drug?

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

No. Pirodol 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.

How long does Pirodol work?

Pirodol 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.

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Pirodol?

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

Can you get high by using Pirodol?

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

Can Pirodol be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Can Pirodol be used with lithium?

No. Pirodol should not be used with lithium. Pirodol 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 Pirodol be used to treat menstrual cramp?

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

What is the difference between Pirodol and tramadol?

Pirodol 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 Pirodol and diclofenac?

Both Pirodol 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 Pirodol.

What is the difference between Pirodol and ketoprofen?

Both Pirodol 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 Pirodol. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

What is the difference between Pirodol and meloxicam?

Both Pirodol 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 Pirodol.

What is the difference between Pirodol and naproxen?

Both Pirodol 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 Pirodol.

Are Pirodol and aspirin same?

No. Pirodol 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 Pirodol affective in gout management?

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

Can I use Pirodol if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

Can Pirodol lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Pirodol 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 Pirodol be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Pirodol 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)

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

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 Pirodol be used in hypertension?

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

Can Pirodol be used with warfarin?

No. Pirodol 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 Pirodol?

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 Pirodol be used with methocarbamol?

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

Is Pirodol a narcotic?

No. Pirodol 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 donate blood when on the medication with Pirodol?

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

Is Pirodol a muscle relaxant?

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

Can I use Pirodol 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.

Is Pirodol a NSAID?

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

Can Pirodol be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Pirodol 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 Pirodol a blood thinner?

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

Are there any alternatives of Pirodol?

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

Can Pirodol be used along with dexamethasone?

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