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Pirax 20mg Tablet DT is a product of Vysali Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition: Piroxicam (20mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Pirax 20mg Tablet DT

Description:

Pirax 20mg Tablet DT is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain in conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It helps relieve pain and swelling in the joints and muscles.

Pirax 20mg Tablet DT should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.

The most common side effects of this medicine include mild vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, headache, and dizziness. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

Earlier using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the medicine.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT should be taken with or after food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Pirax

  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pirax 20mg Tablet DT. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Pirax 20mg Tablet DT is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pirax 20mg Tablet DT may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Pirax 20mg Tablet DT alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Pirax 20mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Pirax 20mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

What is the difference between Pirax 20mg Tablet DT and diclofenac?

Both Pirax 20mg Tablet DT 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 Pirax 20mg Tablet DT.

What is the difference between Pirax 20mg Tablet DT and naproxen?

Both Pirax 20mg Tablet DT 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 Pirax 20mg Tablet DT.

What is the difference between Pirax 20mg Tablet DT and meloxicam?

Both Pirax 20mg Tablet DT and meloxicam 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, acute gastric side effects are lesser with meloxicam as compared to Pirax 20mg Tablet DT.

What is the difference between Pirax 20mg Tablet DT and ketoprofen?

Both Pirax 20mg Tablet DT 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 Pirax 20mg Tablet DT. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

What is the difference between Pirax 20mg Tablet DT and tramadol?

Pirax 20mg Tablet DT 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 is the difference between Pirax 20mg Tablet DT and nimesulide?

Both Pirax 20mg Tablet DT and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Pirax 20mg Tablet DT 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 Pirax 20mg Tablet DT 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 Pirax 20mg Tablet DT or any painkiller in the case of any fever with joint pain. Consult your doctor before starting Pirax 20mg Tablet DT.

Are Pirax 20mg Tablet DT and aspirin same?

No. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT 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 Pirax 20mg Tablet DT be used along with dexamethasone?

No. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT should not be used with dexamethasone. They both increase each other's toxicity. There is an increased risk of GI ulceration.

Can Pirax 20mg Tablet DT be used with methocarbamol?

Affirmative. Methocarbamol can be used with Pirax 20mg Tablet DT as no serious side effects are known. Inform your doctor before starting any of the medication.

Can Pirax 20mg Tablet DT be used along with paracetamol?

Affirmative. Paracetamol can be used with Pirax 20mg Tablet DT as no serious side effects are known. Inform your doctor before starting any of the medication.

Is Pirax 20mg Tablet DT a NSAID?

Affirmative. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Is Pirax 20mg Tablet DT a sulfa drug?

Pirax 20mg Tablet DT is a sulphur containing compound. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT 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 Pirax 20mg Tablet DT a blood thinner?

No. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT is not a blood thinner. It is a pain killer. It should be avoided in a patient with a bleeding disorder.

Is Pirax 20mg Tablet DT a muscle relaxant?

No. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT is not a muscle relaxant. It is a pain killer which acts on COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) enzyme.

Is Pirax 20mg Tablet DT a narcotic?

No. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT 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 Pirax 20mg Tablet DT be used in hypertension?

No. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT is not a medication to control hypertension. It is important to note that Pirax 20mg Tablet DT decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive medication when given together. Inform your doctor if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Pirax 20mg Tablet DT.

Can Pirax 20mg Tablet DT be used along with Losartan?

No. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT should not be combined with Losartan. It is important to note that Pirax 20mg Tablet DT 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 Pirax 20mg Tablet DT.

Can Pirax 20mg Tablet DT be used with Lisinopril?

No. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT 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 Pirax 20mg Tablet DT.

Can Pirax 20mg Tablet DT be used with calcium channel blocker?

Affirmative. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT 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 Pirax 20mg Tablet DT be used with Tizanidine?

Affirmative, Pirax 20mg Tablet DT 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.

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Pirax 20mg Tablet DT?

Affirmative. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT can be combined with beta-cyclodextrin. Research has shown that combining Pirax 20mg Tablet DT with beta-cyclodextrin leads to faster onset of action of piroxicam and reduced gastric side effects.

Are there any alternatives of Pirax 20mg Tablet DT?

Affirmative. There are alternatives to Pirax 20mg Tablet DT. Pain killers are prescribed according to the disease condition. Consult your doctor before starting piroxicam or changing it to other medication.

What are the contraindications for Pirax 20mg Tablet DT?

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.

Can Pirax 20mg Tablet DT be used in the treatment of allergy?

No. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT is not a drug to treat allergy. It is a pain killer.

How long does Pirax 20mg Tablet DT work?

Pirax 20mg Tablet DT 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 you get high by using Pirax 20mg Tablet DT?

No. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT is not known to cause high. It is a non-narcotic painkiller.

Can Pirax 20mg Tablet DT be used to treat menstrual cramp?

Pirax 20mg Tablet DT 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 I use Pirax 20mg Tablet DT for a migraine?

Pirax 20mg Tablet DT is not approved for the treatment of migraine. Research studies have shown that Pirax 20mg Tablet DT is effective in significantly decreasing the pain associated with migraine without aura.

Is Pirax 20mg Tablet DT effective in back pain management?

Affirmative. 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 Pirax 20mg Tablet DT as the cause of back pain can be different for different person.

Is Pirax 20mg Tablet DT affective in gout management?

Affirmative. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT can be given for the treatment of acute gout. Research studies have shown Pirax 20mg Tablet DT to be highly effective in the treatment of acute gout.

Can you donate blood when on the medication with Pirax 20mg Tablet DT?

Affirmative. You can donate blood when on Pirax 20mg Tablet DT. Do inform your doctor before donating blood.

Can I use Pirax 20mg Tablet DT if I am a diabetic?

Pirax 20mg Tablet DT 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 Pirax 20mg Tablet DT so taking piroxicam can lead to increased risk of renal failure by many folds.

Can I use Pirax 20mg Tablet DT if I have a deranged renal function?

No. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT 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 Pirax 20mg Tablet DT lead to skin reactions?

Affirmative. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT 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 Pirax 20mg Tablet DT if I am pregnant?

No. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT 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 I use Pirax 20mg Tablet DT if I have peptic ulcer disease?

No. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT is contraindicated in cases of active peptic ulcer disease. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT is known to cause gastric ulceration and bleeding.

Can I use Pirax 20mg Tablet DT 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 Pirax 20mg Tablet DT lead to difficulty in conception?

Affirmative. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT 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 Pirax 20mg Tablet DT be used with diuretics?

No. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT should not be used with diuretics. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT reduces the natriuretic effect of furosemide and thiazides diuretics in some patients. This response has been attributed to inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis.

Can Pirax 20mg Tablet DT be used with lithium?

No. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT should not be used with lithium. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT 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.

Can Pirax 20mg Tablet DT be used with warfarin?

No. Pirax 20mg Tablet DT 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.

What increases the chances of getting a gastric ulcer when I am already taking Pirax 20mg Tablet DT?

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.

Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)/ Pirax 20mg Tablet DT?

Tolerants 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 are the serious side effects of Pirax 20mg Tablet DT?

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.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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