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

Can you get high by using Bionex?

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

Can you donate blood when on the medication with Bionex?

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

What is the difference between Bionex and diclofenac?

Both Bionex 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 Bionex.

What is the difference between Bionex and nimesulide?

Both Bionex and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Bionex 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 Bionex for a migraine?

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

Can Bionex be used in hypertension?

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

Can Bionex be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Can Bionex be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Bionex 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 Bionex 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.

How long does Bionex work?

Bionex 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.

Can Bionex lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Bionex 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 Bionex be used with methocarbamol?

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

Can Bionex be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Is Bionex a NSAID?

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

Is Bionex a muscle relaxant?

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

Can Bionex be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Bionex 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 Bionex and aspirin same?

No. Bionex 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 Bionex be used with Lisinopril?

No. Bionex 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 Bionex.

Can Bionex be used along with paracetamol?

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

What are the serious side effects of Bionex?

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 Bionex a blood thinner?

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

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

Can I use Bionex if I am pregnant?

No. Bionex 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 Bionex be used with lithium?

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

What is the difference between Bionex and naproxen?

Both Bionex 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 Bionex.

Is Bionex affective in gout management?

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

Are there any alternatives of Bionex?

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

Can Bionex be used to treat menstrual cramp?

Bionex is not approved for the treatment of menstrual cramps. Research studies have shown that piroxicam is quite effective in significantly decreasing the menstrual cramps.

What is the difference between Bionex and tramadol?

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