What is the difference between Suzinex and ketoprofen?

Is Suzinex a NSAID?

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

Can I use Suzinex if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

Can Suzinex be used along with Losartan?

No. Suzinex should not be combined with Losartan. It is important to note that Suzinex decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive medication like losartan when given together leading to failure of antihypertensive therapy. Inform your doctor if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Suzinex.

Can you get high by using Suzinex?

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

Can Suzinex be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

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

Can I use Suzinex if I am pregnant?

No. Suzinex 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 Suzinex be used along with paracetamol?

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

Is Suzinex a narcotic?

No. Suzinex 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 Suzinex be used in hypertension?

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

Is Suzinex a blood thinner?

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

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Suzinex?

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

Is Suzinex a sulfa drug?

Suzinex is a sulphur containing compound. Suzinex 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 Suzinex be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Suzinex 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)

Are there any alternatives of Suzinex?

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

What is the difference between Suzinex and tramadol?

Suzinex 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 Suzinex?

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.

Are Suzinex and aspirin same?

No. Suzinex 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 Suzinex affective in gout management?

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

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

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 Suzinex lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Suzinex 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 Suzinex 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)/ Suzinex?

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.

Can you donate blood when on the medication with Suzinex?

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

Is Suzinex 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 Suzinex as the cause of back pain can be different for different person.

What is the difference between Suzinex and naproxen?

Both Suzinex 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 Suzinex.

Can I use Suzinex if I am a diabetic?

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

Can Suzinex be used along with dexamethasone?

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

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

No. Suzinex 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 Suzinex be used with methocarbamol?

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