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

Are Greatin and aspirin same?

No. Greatin 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 Greatin be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Can Greatin be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Greatin 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.

What is the difference between Greatin and ketoprofen?

Both Greatin 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 Greatin. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

What is the difference between Greatin and tramadol?

Greatin 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 serious side effects of Greatin?

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 Greatin be used along with paracetamol?

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

Is Greatin a muscle relaxant?

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

Can Greatin be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Greatin 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)

Is Greatin a sulfa drug?

Greatin is a sulphur containing compound. Greatin 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 Greatin a NSAID?

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

Is Greatin a narcotic?

No. Greatin 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 Greatin be used with methocarbamol?

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

Are there any alternatives of Greatin?

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

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Greatin?

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

Is Greatin a blood thinner?

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

Can Greatin be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Can Greatin be used to treat menstrual cramp?

Greatin 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 Greatin lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Greatin 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.

How long does Greatin work?

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

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 I use Greatin if I have a deranged renal function?

No. Greatin 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 I use Greatin 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 you get high by using Greatin?

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

Can I use Greatin for a migraine?

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

Can I use Greatin if I am pregnant?

No. Greatin 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 you donate blood when on the medication with Greatin?

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

Can I use Greatin if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

Can I use Greatin if I am a diabetic?

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