What is the difference between Roxidin and meloxicam?

Is Roxidin a sulfa drug?

Roxidin is a sulphur containing compound. Roxidin 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.

Can I use Roxidin if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

Is Roxidin effective in back pain management?

Yes. It can be given for decreasing the back pain. However, you should consult your doctor for the exact cause of your back pain and then start the treatment. Do not self-medicate yourself with Roxidin as the cause of back pain can be different for different person.

Can you get high by using Roxidin?

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

Can Roxidin be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Roxidin 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 Roxidin be used with methocarbamol?

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

Is Roxidin a muscle relaxant?

No. Roxidin 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 Roxidin and ketoprofen?

Both Roxidin 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 Roxidin. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Are there any alternatives of Roxidin?

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

Is Roxidin a NSAID?

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

Can Roxidin be used along with paracetamol?

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

Can Roxidin be used in hypertension?

No. Roxidin is not a medication to control hypertension. It is important to note that Roxidin decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive medication when given together. Inform your doctor if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Roxidin.

Can Roxidin be used to treat menstrual cramp?

Roxidin 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 Roxidin be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Roxidin 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)

Can Roxidin be used with Lisinopril?

No. Roxidin 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 Roxidin.

Is Roxidin a blood thinner?

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

Can I use Roxidin for a migraine?

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

Can I use Roxidin if I am a diabetic?

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

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

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 Roxidin affective in gout management?

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

Can Roxidin be used with warfarin?

No. Roxidin 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 Roxidin lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Roxidin 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.

Can I use Roxidin if I have a deranged renal function?

No. Roxidin 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.

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

What is the difference between Roxidin and diclofenac?

Both Roxidin 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 Roxidin.

Can Roxidin be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Can Roxidin be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Can I use Roxidin 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 Roxidin if I am pregnant?

No. Roxidin 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.

What are the serious side effects of Roxidin?

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.

What is the difference between Roxidin and naproxen?

Both Roxidin 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 Roxidin.

What is the difference between Roxidin and tramadol?

Roxidin 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 are the contraindications for Roxidin?

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.

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

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.