Is Rizul a sulfa drug?

What is the difference between Rizul and tramadol?

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

What is the difference between Rizul and ketoprofen?

Both Rizul 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 Rizul. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Can Rizul lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Rizul is known to cause skin reactions which can be very severe such as exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), which can be fatal. These serious events may occur without warning. You should inform your doctor if you feel you have a mild rash and immediately discontinue the drug.

What is the difference between Rizul and naproxen?

Both Rizul 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 Rizul.

Is Rizul a muscle relaxant?

No. Rizul 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 contraindications for Rizul?

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.

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Rizul?

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

Is Rizul a blood thinner?

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

Can Rizul be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Rizul 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.

Can Rizul be used with methocarbamol?

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

How long does Rizul work?

Rizul 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 Rizul be used with Lisinopril?

No. Rizul 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 Rizul.

Is Rizul affective in gout management?

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

Can Rizul be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Are there any alternatives of Rizul?

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

Can you get high by using Rizul?

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

Can Rizul be used with warfarin?

No. Rizul 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.

Is Rizul a NSAID?

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

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

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 you donate blood when on the medication with Rizul?

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

Can Rizul be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Can I use Rizul 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 Rizul if I am a diabetic?

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

Can I use Rizul if I am pregnant?

No. Rizul 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 Rizul lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Rizul 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 Rizul for a migraine?

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

Are Rizul and aspirin same?

No. Rizul 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.