Rox
Rox Products are primarily used for
Pain relief
About Rox Products
Uses of Rox Products
Piroxicam is used for pain relief. It relieves pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
Rox Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Rox are Nausea, Headache, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Ringing in ear, Edema (swelling), Rash, Decreased appetite, Increased glucose level in blood.
How Rox Products work
Piroxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation (pain and swelling).
Patient Concerns about Rox Products
Frequently asked questions about Rox Products
Frequently asked questions about Piroxicam
Q. What is the difference between Rox 150mg Tablet and diclofenac?
Both Rox 150mg Tablet 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 Rox 150mg Tablet.
Q. What is the difference between Rox 150mg Tablet and naproxen?
Both Rox 150mg Tablet 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 Rox 150mg Tablet.
Q. What is the difference between Rox 150mg Tablet and meloxicam?
Both Rox 150mg Tablet 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 Rox 150mg Tablet.
Q. What is the difference between Rox 150mg Tablet and ketoprofen?
Both Rox 150mg Tablet 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 Rox 150mg Tablet. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.
Q. What is the difference between Rox 150mg Tablet and tramadol?
Rox 150mg Tablet is a COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) whereas Tramadol is a narcotic-like painkiller. Tramadol is a habit forming medicine.
Q. What is the difference between Rox 150mg Tablet and nimesulide?
Both Rox 150mg Tablet and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Rox 150mg Tablet 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.
Q. Can Rox 150mg Tablet 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 Rox 150mg Tablet or any painkiller in the case of any fever with joint pain. Consult your doctor before starting Rox 150mg Tablet.
Q. Are Rox 150mg Tablet and aspirin same?
No. Rox 150mg Tablet 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.
Q. Can Rox 150mg Tablet be used along with dexamethasone?
No. Rox 150mg Tablet should not be used with dexamethasone. They both increase each other's toxicity. There is an increased risk of GI ulceration.
Q. Can Rox 150mg Tablet be used with methocarbamol?
Yes. Methocarbamol can be used with Rox 150mg Tablet as no serious side effects are known. Inform your doctor before starting any of the medication.
Q. Can Rox 150mg Tablet be used along with paracetamol?
Yes. Paracetamol can be used with Rox 150mg Tablet as no serious side effects are known. Inform your doctor before starting any of the medication.
Q. Is Rox 150mg Tablet a NSAID?
Yes. Rox 150mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Q. Is Rox 150mg Tablet a sulfa drug?
Rox 150mg Tablet is a sulphur containing compound. Rox 150mg Tablet 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.
Q. Is Rox 150mg Tablet a blood thinner?
No. Rox 150mg Tablet is not a blood thinner. It is a pain killer. It should be avoided in a patient with a bleeding disorder.
Q. Is Rox 150mg Tablet a muscle relaxant?
No. Rox 150mg Tablet is not a muscle relaxant. It is a pain killer which acts on COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) enzyme.
Q. Is Rox 150mg Tablet a narcotic?
No. Rox 150mg Tablet 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.
Q. Can Rox 150mg Tablet be used in hypertension?
No. Rox 150mg Tablet is not a medication to control hypertension. It is important to note that Rox 150mg Tablet decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive medication when given together. Inform your doctor if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Rox 150mg Tablet.
Q. Can Rox 150mg Tablet be used along with Losartan?
No. Rox 150mg Tablet should not be combined with Losartan. It is important to note that Rox 150mg Tablet 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 Rox 150mg Tablet.
Q. Can Rox 150mg Tablet be used with Lisinopril?
No. Rox 150mg Tablet 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 Rox 150mg Tablet.
Q. Can Rox 150mg Tablet be used with calcium channel blocker?
Yes. Rox 150mg Tablet 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)
Q. Can Rox 150mg Tablet be used with Tizanidine?
Yes, Rox 150mg Tablet 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.
Q. Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Rox 150mg Tablet?
Yes. Rox 150mg Tablet can be combined with beta-cyclodextrin. Research has shown that combining Rox 150mg Tablet with beta-cyclodextrin leads to faster onset of action of piroxicam and reduced gastric side effects.
Q. Are there any alternatives of Rox 150mg Tablet?
Yes. There are alternatives to Rox 150mg Tablet. Pain killers are prescribed according to the disease condition. Consult your doctor before starting piroxicam or changing it to other medication.
Q. What are the contraindications for Rox 150mg Tablet?
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.
Q. Can Rox 150mg Tablet be used in the treatment of allergy?
No. Rox 150mg Tablet is not a drug to treat allergy. It is a pain killer.
Q. How long does Rox 150mg Tablet work?
Rox 150mg Tablet 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.
Q. Can you get high by using Rox 150mg Tablet?
No. Rox 150mg Tablet is not known to cause high. It is a non-narcotic painkiller.
Q. Can Rox 150mg Tablet be used to treat menstrual cramp?
Rox 150mg Tablet is not approved for the treatment of menstrual cramps. Research studies have shown that piroxicam is quite effective in significantly decreasing the menstrual cramps.
Q. Can I use Rox 150mg Tablet for a migraine?
Rox 150mg Tablet is not approved for the treatment of migraine. Research studies have shown that Rox 150mg Tablet is effective in significantly decreasing the pain associated with migraine without aura.
Q. Is Rox 150mg Tablet 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 Rox 150mg Tablet as the cause of back pain can be different for different person.
Q. Is Rox 150mg Tablet affective in gout management?
Yes. Rox 150mg Tablet can be given for the treatment of acute gout. Research studies have shown Rox 150mg Tablet to be highly effective in the treatment of acute gout.
Q. Can you donate blood when on the medication with Rox 150mg Tablet?
Yes. You can donate blood when on Rox 150mg Tablet. Do inform your doctor before donating blood.
Q. Can I use Rox 150mg Tablet if I am a diabetic?
Rox 150mg Tablet 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 Rox 150mg Tablet so taking piroxicam can lead to increased risk of renal failure by many folds.
Q. Can I use Rox 150mg Tablet if I have a deranged renal function?
No. Rox 150mg Tablet 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.
Q. Can Rox 150mg Tablet lead to skin reactions?
Yes. Rox 150mg Tablet 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.
Q. Can I use Rox 150mg Tablet if I am pregnant?
No. Rox 150mg Tablet 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.
Q. Can I use Rox 150mg Tablet if I have peptic ulcer disease?
No. Rox 150mg Tablet is contraindicated in cases of active peptic ulcer disease. Rox 150mg Tablet is known to cause gastric ulceration and bleeding.
Q. Can I use Rox 150mg Tablet 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.
Q. Can Rox 150mg Tablet lead to difficulty in conception?
Yes. Rox 150mg Tablet 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.
Q. Can Rox 150mg Tablet be used with diuretics?
No. Rox 150mg Tablet should not be used with diuretics. Rox 150mg Tablet reduces the natriuretic effect of furosemide and thiazides diuretics in some patients. This response has been attributed to inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis.
Q. Can Rox 150mg Tablet be used with lithium?
No. Rox 150mg Tablet should not be used with lithium. Rox 150mg Tablet 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.
Q. Can Rox 150mg Tablet be used with warfarin?
No. Rox 150mg Tablet 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.
Q. What increases the chances of getting a gastric ulcer when I am already taking Rox 150mg Tablet?
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.
Q. Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)/ Rox 150mg Tablet?
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.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Rox 150mg Tablet?
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.