Question 1

Is Pirox DT Tablet a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pirox DT Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Question 2

What are the contraindications for Pirox DT Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Contraindications to Pirox DT Tablet 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, and renal impairment.

Question 3

How long does Pirox DT Tablet work?

Accepted Answer

Pirox DT 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 a few weeks.

Question 4

Is Pirox DT Tablet effective in back pain management?

Accepted Answer

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, as the cause of back pain can be different for different people.

Question 5

Is Pirox DT Tablet effective in gout management?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Can I use Pirox DT Tablet if I am a diabetic?

Accepted Answer

A diabetic patient can only take Pirox DT Tablet by consulting a doctor because these medicines have the propensity to cause renal failure when taken for a long period. Diabetes itself causes renal Pirox DT Tablet, so taking piroxicam can lead to an increased risk of renal failure by many folds.

Question 7

Can I use Pirox DT Tablet if I am pregnant?

Accepted Answer

No. Pirox DT Tablet should not be taken during pregnancy. It causes premature closure of the ductus arteriosus, which can lead to fetal heart failure and death of the baby.

Question 8

Who should not take Pirox DT Tablet?

Accepted Answer

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.