Is Ranset a sulfa drug?

Is Ranset a narcotic?

No. Ranset 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 Ranset lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Ranset 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 you get high by using Ranset?

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

Are there any alternatives of Ranset?

Yes. There are alternatives to Ranset. 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 Ranset and diclofenac?

Both Ranset and diclofenac are pain killers. However, piroxicam is a non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase - an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) inhibitor whereas diclofenac has a bit more selectivity to a COX-2 enzyme. This selectivity of diclofenac is supposed to decrease the side effects as compared to Ranset.

Is Ranset a blood thinner?

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

Can Ranset be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Ranset 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)

What is the difference between Ranset and ketoprofen?

Both Ranset 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 Ranset. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Are Ranset and aspirin same?

No. Ranset 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.

Is Ranset a muscle relaxant?

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

Can Ranset be used along with Losartan?

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

Can Ranset be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Ranset 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 is the difference between Ranset and naproxen?

Both Ranset 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 Ranset.

Can Ranset be used with methocarbamol?

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

How long does Ranset work?

Ranset 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 Ranset be used with warfarin?

No. Ranset 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 are the contraindications for Ranset?

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 I use Ranset if I have a deranged renal function?

No. Ranset 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.

Is Ranset a NSAID?

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

Can I use Ranset for a migraine?

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

Can Ranset be used to treat menstrual cramp?

Ranset 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 I use Ranset 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 Ranset be used with diuretics?

No. Ranset should not be used with diuretics. Ranset reduces the natriuretic effect of furosemide and thiazides diuretics in some patients. This response has been attributed to inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis.

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

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.

Can Ranset be used along with paracetamol?

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

Can Ranset be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

What are the serious side effects of Ranset?

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 I use Ranset if I am a diabetic?

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

Can Ranset be used with lithium?

No. Ranset should not be used with lithium. Ranset 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 Ranset be used along with dexamethasone?

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