Is Piropain affective in gout management?

Can Piropain be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Are Piropain and aspirin same?

No. Piropain 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 you get high by using Piropain?

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

Can Piropain be used along with paracetamol?

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

Is Piropain a NSAID?

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

Is Piropain a blood thinner?

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

Can Piropain be used along with Losartan?

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

Are there any alternatives of Piropain?

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

Can Piropain be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Can Piropain be used to treat menstrual cramp?

Piropain 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 you donate blood when on the medication with Piropain?

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

Can I use Piropain if I am pregnant?

No. Piropain 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 Piropain if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

Can Piropain be used with warfarin?

No. Piropain 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 Piropain and tramadol?

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