What is the difference between Meloxi and tramadol?

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

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.

Is Meloxi a NSAID?

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

Can I use Meloxi for a migraine?

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

Can you get high by using Meloxi?

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

Can Meloxi be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Is Meloxi a blood thinner?

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

Is Meloxi a narcotic?

No. Meloxi 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 I use Meloxi if I am pregnant?

No. Meloxi 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.

Is Meloxi a muscle relaxant?

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

Can Meloxi lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Meloxi 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 are the serious side effects of Meloxi?

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 Meloxi 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 Meloxi if I am a diabetic?

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

Can Meloxi be used with methocarbamol?

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

Can Meloxi be used with Lisinopril?

No. Meloxi 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 Meloxi.

Can Meloxi be used with warfarin?

No. Meloxi 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 I use Meloxi if I have a deranged renal function?

No. Meloxi 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.

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

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 Meloxi and ketoprofen?

Both Meloxi 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 Meloxi. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Is Meloxi affective in gout management?

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

Are Meloxi and aspirin same?

No. Meloxi 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.

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

Can Meloxi be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Meloxi 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 Meloxi be used along with paracetamol?

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

Can Meloxi be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Meloxi 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 Meloxi and nimesulide?

Both Meloxi and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Meloxi 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 you donate blood when on the medication with Meloxi?

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

Can Meloxi be used with lithium?

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

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Meloxi?

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