Is Pisona a sulfa drug?

Can Pisona be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Can Pisona be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Pisona 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 Pisona be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

What are the serious side effects of Pisona?

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.

What is the difference between Pisona and naproxen?

Both Pisona and naproxen 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, gastric side effects are lesser with naproxen as compared to Pisona.

Is Pisona a muscle relaxant?

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

Is Pisona a narcotic?

No. Pisona 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.

Are there any alternatives of Pisona?

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

What is the difference between Pisona and ketoprofen?

Both Pisona 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 Pisona. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Can Pisona be used in hypertension?

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

Is Pisona a blood thinner?

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

Can Pisona be used along with paracetamol?

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

Is Pisona a NSAID?

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

What is the difference between Pisona and tramadol?

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

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Pisona?

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

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

Are Pisona and aspirin same?

No. Pisona 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.

What are the contraindications for Pisona?

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.

Can Pisona be used to treat menstrual cramp?

Pisona 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 Pisona be used with lithium?

No. Pisona should not be used with lithium. Pisona 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.

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

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 Pisona lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Pisona 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 Pisona 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 I use Pisona if I am a diabetic?

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

How long does Pisona work?

Pisona 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 I use Pisona for a migraine?

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

Can Pisona be used with warfarin?

No. Pisona 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 you get high by using Pisona?

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