Is Piroxivib a NSAID?

Can you get high by using Piroxivib?

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

What is the difference between Piroxivib and nimesulide?

Both Piroxivib and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Piroxivib 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.

What is the difference between Piroxivib and tramadol?

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

How long does Piroxivib work?

Piroxivib 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.

Are Piroxivib and aspirin same?

No. Piroxivib 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 Piroxivib be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Can Piroxivib be used along with paracetamol?

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

Can I use Piroxivib if I am pregnant?

No. Piroxivib 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 Piroxivib lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Piroxivib 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 I use Piroxivib 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 Piroxivib be used with methocarbamol?

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

Is Piroxivib a narcotic?

No. Piroxivib 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 you donate blood when on the medication with Piroxivib?

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

Is Piroxivib a muscle relaxant?

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

What are the serious side effects of Piroxivib?

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 Piroxivib be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Can I use Piroxivib if I am a diabetic?

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

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

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 Piroxivib be used with warfarin?

No. Piroxivib 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 Piroxivib be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Piroxivib 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)

Can I use Piroxivib for a migraine?

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

Is Piroxivib affective in gout management?

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

Can Piroxivib be used with Lisinopril?

No. Piroxivib 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 Piroxivib.

Can Piroxivib be used with lithium?

No. Piroxivib should not be used with lithium. Piroxivib 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 Piroxivib be used to treat menstrual cramp?

Piroxivib 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 Piroxivib be used along with Losartan?

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