Is Zoxikyne a NSAID?

Can Zoxikyne be used with lithium?

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

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

Can Zoxikyne be used with warfarin?

No. Zoxikyne 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 Zoxikyne?

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

Can I use Zoxikyne 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.

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

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.

What is the difference between Zoxikyne and tramadol?

Zoxikyne 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 I use Zoxikyne if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

What are the serious side effects of Zoxikyne?

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 Zoxikyne affective in gout management?

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

What is the difference between Zoxikyne and ketoprofen?

Both Zoxikyne 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 Zoxikyne. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Can Zoxikyne lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Zoxikyne 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.

How long does Zoxikyne work?

Zoxikyne 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.

What is the difference between Zoxikyne and meloxicam?

Both Zoxikyne and meloxicam 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, acute gastric side effects are lesser with meloxicam as compared to Zoxikyne.

Are there any alternatives of Zoxikyne?

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

Is Zoxikyne a sulfa drug?

Zoxikyne is a sulphur containing compound. Zoxikyne 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.

Is Zoxikyne a narcotic?

No. Zoxikyne 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.

What are the contraindications for Zoxikyne?

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 Zoxikyne?

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

Can you get high by using Zoxikyne?

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

Can Zoxikyne be used to treat menstrual cramp?

Zoxikyne 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 Zoxikyne be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Zoxikyne 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 I use Zoxikyne for a migraine?

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

Are Zoxikyne and aspirin same?

No. Zoxikyne 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 Zoxikyne a blood thinner?

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

Can Zoxikyne be used with methocarbamol?

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

Is Zoxikyne a muscle relaxant?

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

What is the difference between Zoxikyne and nimesulide?

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

Can I use Zoxikyne if I am a diabetic?

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

Can Zoxikyne be used in the treatment of allergy?

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