Is Piromind a NSAID?

What are the serious side effects of Piromind?

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 Piromind be used along with paracetamol?

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

What is the difference between Piromind and ketoprofen?

Both Piromind 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 Piromind. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Can I use Piromind if I am pregnant?

No. Piromind 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 I use Piromind if I have a deranged renal function?

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

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

Can you get high by using Piromind?

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

What are the contraindications for Piromind?

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.

Are there any alternatives of Piromind?

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

Is Piromind affective in gout management?

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

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

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 Piromind be used with warfarin?

No. Piromind 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.

Can Piromind lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Piromind 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 Piromind be used along with dexamethasone?

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

How long does Piromind work?

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

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.

Is Piromind a muscle relaxant?

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

Is Piromind a blood thinner?

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

Can I use Piromind if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

What is the difference between Piromind and meloxicam?

Both Piromind 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 Piromind.

What is the difference between Piromind and tramadol?

Piromind 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 Piromind be used with Lisinopril?

No. Piromind 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 Piromind.

Can Piromind be used in hypertension?

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

Are Piromind and aspirin same?

No. Piromind 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 Piromind be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Piromind 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)

Is Piromind a narcotic?

No. Piromind 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 Piromind be used with methocarbamol?

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