Introduction to Suganril SL 20mg Tablet 15s

Suganril Tablet 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.

Before 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.

How Suganril SL 20mg Tablet 15s Works?

Suganril Tablet 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).

How To Use Suganril SL 20mg Tablet 15s

  • Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Suganril Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects Of Suganril SL 20mg Tablet 15s

  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Indigestion
  • Diarrhea

FAQS

Suganril SL 20mg Tablet 15s

Q. Can I use Suganril for a migraine?

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

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Q. Are Suganril and aspirin same?

No. Suganril 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.

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Q. Can you donate blood when on the medication with Suganril?

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

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Q. Are there any alternatives of Suganril?

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

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Q. Can I use Suganril if I am a diabetic?

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

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Q. Can I use Suganril if I am pregnant?

No. Suganril 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.

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Q. Can I use Suganril if I have a deranged renal function?

No. Suganril 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.

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Q. Can I use Suganril 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.

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Q. Can I use Suganril if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

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Q. Can Suganril be used along with dexamethasone?

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

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Q. Can Suganril be used with warfarin?

No. Suganril 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.

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Q. Can Suganril be used along with Losartan?

No. Suganril should not be combined with Losartan. It is important to note that Suganril 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 Suganril.

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Q. Can Suganril be used with Lisinopril?

No. Suganril 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 Suganril.

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Q. Can Suganril be used with lithium?

No. Suganril should not be used with lithium. Suganril 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.

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Q. Can Suganril be used with methocarbamol?

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

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Q. Can Suganril be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Suganril 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.

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Q. Can Suganril lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Suganril 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.

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Q. Can Suganril be used along with paracetamol?

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

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Q. Can Suganril lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Suganril 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.

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Q. Can Suganril be used in hypertension?

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

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Q. Can Suganril be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

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Q. Can Suganril 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 Suganril or any painkiller in the case of any fever with joint pain. Consult your doctor before starting Suganril.

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Q. Can Suganril be used to treat menstrual cramp?

Suganril is not approved for the treatment of menstrual cramps. Research studies have shown that piroxicam is quite effective in significantly decreasing the menstrual cramps.

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Q. Can Suganril be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Suganril 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)

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Q. Can Suganril be used with diuretics?

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

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Q. Is Suganril a blood thinner?

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

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Q. How long does Suganril work?

Suganril 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.

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Q. Can you get high by using Suganril?

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

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Q. Is Suganril affective in gout management?

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

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Q. Is Suganril a muscle relaxant?

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

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Q. Is Suganril a narcotic?

No. Suganril 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.

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Q. Is Suganril a NSAID?

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

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Q. Is Suganril a sulfa drug?

Suganril is a sulphur containing compound. Suganril 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.

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Q. Is Suganril 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 Suganril as the cause of back pain can be different for different person.

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Q. What are the contraindications for Suganril?

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.

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Q. What are the serious side effects of Suganril?

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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Q. What increases the chances of getting a gastric ulcer when I am already taking Suganril?

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.

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Q. What is the difference between Suganril and diclofenac?

Both Suganril 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 Suganril.

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Q. What is the difference between Suganril and ketoprofen?

Both Suganril 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 Suganril. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

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Q. What is the difference between Suganril and meloxicam?

Both Suganril 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 Suganril.

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Q. What is the difference between Suganril and naproxen?

Both Suganril 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 Suganril.

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Q. What is the difference between Suganril and nimesulide?

Both Suganril and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Suganril 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.

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Q. What is the difference between Suganril and tramadol?

Suganril is a COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) whereas Tramadol is a narcotic-like painkiller. Tramadol is a habit forming medicine.

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

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.

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Q. Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Suganril?

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

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Safety Advice For Suganril SL 20mg Tablet 15s

check for risk indication explain below.

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe

Alcohol

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Suganril Tablet.

Pregnancy

Suganril Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding

Suganril Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

Suganril Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Suganril Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Suganril Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

Suganril Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Suganril Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Suganril Tablet.

Pregnancy

Suganril Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding

Suganril Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

Suganril Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Suganril Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Suganril Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

Suganril Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Suganril Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.