Is Piroever a sulfa drug?

Can Piroever be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Can Piroever be used with methocarbamol?

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

Can Piroever be used with Lisinopril?

No. Piroever 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 Piroever.

Can I use Piroever for a migraine?

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

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

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.

Are there any alternatives of Piroever?

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

What are the serious side effects of Piroever?

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 Piroever be used to treat menstrual cramp?

Piroever 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 I use Piroever if I have a deranged renal function?

No. Piroever 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 Piroever a narcotic?

No. Piroever 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.

Is Piroever a blood thinner?

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

Can Piroever be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Are Piroever and aspirin same?

No. Piroever 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 I use Piroever 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 Piroever if I am pregnant?

No. Piroever 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 Piroever lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Piroever 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 you donate blood when on the medication with Piroever?

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

Is Piroever a NSAID?

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

What is the difference between Piroever and diclofenac?

Both Piroever 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 Piroever.

What are the contraindications for Piroever?

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 Piroever?

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

Is Piroever a muscle relaxant?

No. Piroever 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 Piroever if I am a diabetic?

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

Can Piroever be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Piroever 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 I use Piroever if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

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

Can Piroever lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Piroever 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.

What is the difference between Piroever and tramadol?

Piroever is a COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) whereas Tramadol is a narcotic-like painkiller. Tramadol is a habit forming medicine.

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

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 Piroever be used with warfarin?

No. Piroever 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 Piroever and naproxen?

Both Piroever 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 Piroever.

How long does Piroever work?

Piroever 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 you get high by using Piroever?

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

Can Piroever be used in hypertension?

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