Is Pirospan a narcotic?

Can I use Pirospan for a migraine?

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

Can Pirospan be used to treat menstrual cramp?

Pirospan 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 get high by using Pirospan?

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

How long does Pirospan work?

Pirospan 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 Pirospan be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

What are the contraindications for Pirospan?

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.

Is Pirospan a muscle relaxant?

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

Is Pirospan a blood thinner?

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

Is Pirospan a sulfa drug?

Pirospan is a sulphur containing compound. Pirospan can cause serious adverse events in sensitive individuals. It can cause severe skin reactions like Steven Johnson Syndrome. Do inform your doctor if you have any kind of allergies.

Can Pirospan be used along with paracetamol?

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

What is the difference between Pirospan and meloxicam?

Both Pirospan 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 Pirospan.

What is the difference between Pirospan and tramadol?

Pirospan 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 Pirospan be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Pirospan 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.

What are the serious side effects of Pirospan?

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.

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

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 I use Pirospan if I am pregnant?

No. Pirospan 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.