Tixy
Tixy Products are primarily used for
Pain relief
About Tixy Products
Uses of Tixy Products
Piroxicam is used for pain relief. It relieves pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
Tixy Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Tixy are Nausea, Headache, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Ringing in ear, Edema (swelling), Rash, Decreased appetite, Increased glucose level in blood.
How Tixy 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 Tixy Products
Frequently asked questions about Tixy Products
Frequently asked questions about Piroxicam
Q. What is the difference between Tixy Kid Drop and diclofenac?
Both Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop.
Q. What is the difference between Tixy Kid Drop and naproxen?
Both Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop.
Q. What is the difference between Tixy Kid Drop and meloxicam?
Both Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop.
Q. What is the difference between Tixy Kid Drop and ketoprofen?
Both Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.
Q. What is the difference between Tixy Kid Drop and tramadol?
Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop and nimesulide?
Both Tixy Kid Drop and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop or any painkiller in the case of any fever with joint pain. Consult your doctor before starting Tixy Kid Drop.
Q. Are Tixy Kid Drop and aspirin same?
No. Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop be used along with dexamethasone?
No. Tixy Kid Drop should not be used with dexamethasone. They both increase each other's toxicity. There is an increased risk of GI ulceration.
Q. Can Tixy Kid Drop be used with methocarbamol?
Yes. Methocarbamol can be used with Tixy Kid Drop as no serious side effects are known. Inform your doctor before starting any of the medication.
Q. Can Tixy Kid Drop be used along with paracetamol?
Yes. Paracetamol can be used with Tixy Kid Drop as no serious side effects are known. Inform your doctor before starting any of the medication.
Q. Is Tixy Kid Drop a NSAID?
Yes. Tixy Kid Drop is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Q. Is Tixy Kid Drop a sulfa drug?
Tixy Kid Drop is a sulphur containing compound. Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop a blood thinner?
No. Tixy Kid Drop is not a blood thinner. It is a pain killer. It should be avoided in a patient with a bleeding disorder.
Q. Is Tixy Kid Drop a muscle relaxant?
No. Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop a narcotic?
No. Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop be used in hypertension?
No. Tixy Kid Drop is not a medication to control hypertension. It is important to note that Tixy Kid Drop decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive medication when given together. Inform your doctor if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Tixy Kid Drop.
Q. Can Tixy Kid Drop be used along with Losartan?
No. Tixy Kid Drop should not be combined with Losartan. It is important to note that Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop.
Q. Can Tixy Kid Drop be used with Lisinopril?
No. Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop.
Q. Can Tixy Kid Drop be used with calcium channel blocker?
Yes. Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop be used with Tizanidine?
Yes, Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop?
Yes. Tixy Kid Drop can be combined with beta-cyclodextrin. Research has shown that combining Tixy Kid Drop with beta-cyclodextrin leads to faster onset of action of piroxicam and reduced gastric side effects.
Q. Are there any alternatives of Tixy Kid Drop?
Yes. There are alternatives to Tixy Kid Drop. 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 Tixy Kid Drop?
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 Tixy Kid Drop be used in the treatment of allergy?
No. Tixy Kid Drop is not a drug to treat allergy. It is a pain killer.
Q. How long does Tixy Kid Drop work?
Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop?
No. Tixy Kid Drop is not known to cause high. It is a non-narcotic painkiller.
Q. Can Tixy Kid Drop be used to treat menstrual cramp?
Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop for a migraine?
Tixy Kid Drop is not approved for the treatment of migraine. Research studies have shown that Tixy Kid Drop is effective in significantly decreasing the pain associated with migraine without aura.
Q. Is Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop as the cause of back pain can be different for different person.
Q. Is Tixy Kid Drop affective in gout management?
Yes. Tixy Kid Drop can be given for the treatment of acute gout. Research studies have shown Tixy Kid Drop to be highly effective in the treatment of acute gout.
Q. Can you donate blood when on the medication with Tixy Kid Drop?
Yes. You can donate blood when on Tixy Kid Drop. Do inform your doctor before donating blood.
Q. Can I use Tixy Kid Drop if I am a diabetic?
Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop so taking piroxicam can lead to increased risk of renal failure by many folds.
Q. Can I use Tixy Kid Drop if I have a deranged renal function?
No. Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop lead to skin reactions?
Yes. Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop if I am pregnant?
No. Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop if I have peptic ulcer disease?
No. Tixy Kid Drop is contraindicated in cases of active peptic ulcer disease. Tixy Kid Drop is known to cause gastric ulceration and bleeding.
Q. Can I use Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop lead to difficulty in conception?
Yes. Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop be used with diuretics?
No. Tixy Kid Drop should not be used with diuretics. Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop be used with lithium?
No. Tixy Kid Drop should not be used with lithium. Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop be used with warfarin?
No. Tixy Kid Drop 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 Tixy Kid Drop?
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)/ Tixy Kid Drop?
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 Tixy Kid Drop?
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.
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