Taking tramadol during any stage of pregnancy is not without risk, and can occur even when taken in moderate doses. Abusing Ultram by taking higher doses, taking it for reasons other than prescribed, or taking it more often further increases the risk of experiencing these effects.

Piroxicam was given in a dosage of 20mg once daily and ibuprofen 400mg three times a day. Both drugs appeared to be equally effective and there were only few minor side effects in patients on either drug. The once daily administration gives piroxicam a clear practical advantage over ibuprofen.

Piroxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

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

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

Life-threatening respiratory depression (difficult, slowed breathing) and death have occurred in children who received tramadol. Accidental ingestion or exposure of tramadol in children, even one dose, can be fatal. Tramadol should NOT be used in children younger than 12 years of age (it is contraindicated).

Ugesic Sublingual tablet is not a drug to treat allergy. It is a pain killer.

No. Ugesic 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.

Take this medication by mouth, usually every 4 to 6 hours with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters), or as directed by your doctor. Do not lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking this drug. If stomach upset occurs while taking this medication, take it with food, milk, or an antacid.

How much time does this Meftal Spas tablet take to show its effects? Meftal Spas tablet may need 20-30 minutes to show its effect after consumption.

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

No. Ugesic 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No. Ugesic 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.

Yes. Ugesic 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)

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

No. Ugesic 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 Ugesic.

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

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

Yes, Ugesic 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.

No. Ugesic 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.

Yes. Ugesic 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.

Yes. Ugesic 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.

Ugesic 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.

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

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

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

No. Ugesic 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.

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

Ugesic is a sulphur containing compound. Ugesic 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.

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 Ugesic as the cause of back pain can be different for different person.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Piroxicam is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. Reducing these symptoms helps you do more of your normal daily activities. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Tramadol is a strong painkiller. Its used to treat moderate to severe pain, for example after an operation or a serious injury. Its also used to treat long-standing pain when weaker painkillers no longer work. Tramadol is available only on prescription.

This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Both Ugesic 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 Ugesic.

Both Ugesic 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 Ugesic. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Both Ugesic 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 Ugesic.

Both Ugesic 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 Ugesic.

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

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

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

Diagesic-P, a combination of an anti-pyretic/analgesic Paracetamol, an anti-anxiety/anti-psychotic Thioridazine and a central nervous system & metabolic stimulant Caffeine, is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate pain of musculo-skeletal origin, tension & anxiety headaches and migraine headaches.

This product is used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. It contains 2 medications: tramadol and acetaminophen. Tramadol is similar to opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.