Is Piroken a NSAID?

How long does Piroken work?

Piroken 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.

What is the difference between Piroken and nimesulide?

Both Piroken and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Piroken is a non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) inhibitor whereas nimesulide is selective to the COX-2 enzyme. This selectivity of nimesulide is supposed to decrease the side effects as compared to piroxicam. It should not be used in children below 12 years of age.

Can you donate blood when on the medication with Piroken?

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

Can Piroken be used with methocarbamol?

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

Is Piroken a blood thinner?

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

Is Piroken a muscle relaxant?

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

Are Piroken and aspirin same?

No. Piroken 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 Piroken if I am a diabetic?

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

What is the difference between Piroken and tramadol?

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

No. Piroken 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 Piroken 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 Piroken or any painkiller in the case of any fever with joint pain. Consult your doctor before starting Piroken.

What is the difference between Piroken and diclofenac?

Both Piroken 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 Piroken.

Can Piroken be used in hypertension?

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

Can Piroken be used with Lisinopril?

No. Piroken 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 Piroken.

Can Piroken be used along with paracetamol?

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

Can Piroken be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Piroken 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 Piroken?

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

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Piroken?

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

Can Piroken be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Is Piroken affective in gout management?

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

Can Piroken be used with warfarin?

No. Piroken 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.

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

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 Piroken be used with diuretics?

No. Piroken should not be used with diuretics. Piroken reduces the natriuretic effect of furosemide and thiazides diuretics in some patients. This response has been attributed to inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis.

Can you get high by using Piroken?

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

Can Piroken be used with lithium?

No. Piroken should not be used with lithium. Piroken 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 Piroken be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Piroken 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 Piroken 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 increases the chances of getting a gastric ulcer when I am already taking Piroken?

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.

Can I use Piroken for a migraine?

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