Is Woonex a narcotic?

Can Woonex be used with methocarbamol?

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

What is the difference between Woonex and tramadol?

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

Is Woonex a blood thinner?

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

What are the serious side effects of Woonex?

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.

Is Woonex a NSAID?

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

Is Woonex a muscle relaxant?

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

Can Woonex be used with warfarin?

No. Woonex 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 donate blood when on the medication with Woonex?

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

Can I use Woonex 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 Woonex if I have peptic ulcer disease?

No. Woonex is contraindicated in cases of active peptic ulcer disease. Woonex is known to cause gastric ulceration and bleeding.

Are Woonex and aspirin same?

No. Woonex 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 Woonex?

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 Woonex be used along with paracetamol?

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

Is Woonex a sulfa drug?

Woonex is a sulphur containing compound. Woonex 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.