Pirod 20mg Injection PIROXICAM
Pirod 20mg Injection should always be administered by a healthcare professional It is not safe to selfadminister this medicine at home The dosage and duration of treatment will be determined based on the specific condition being treated and the effectiveness of the medicine in alleviating symptoms It is important to continue receiving the medicine until the doctor advises to stop Possible side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions such as pain redness and swelling as well as vomiting stomach pain indigestion diarrhea headache and dizziness If any of these side effects persist or worsen it is important to inform your doctor They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce these symptoms Before using Pirod 20mg Injection inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers heart diseases high blood pressure or liver or kidney disease Additionally disclose all other medications you are taking as they may interact with or be affected by this medicine Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised not to use this medicine as it is not recommended It is crucial for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to consult with their doctors before using this medicine If you are undergoing longterm treatment with this medicine your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney and liver function as well as your blood component levels

What is the difference between Pirod and naproxen?
Both Pirod 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 Pirod.

What is the difference between Pirod and nimesulide?
Both Pirod and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Pirod 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 Pirod injection. It should not be used in children below 12 years of age.

Are Pirod and aspirin same?
No. Pirod 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.

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

What are the serious side effects of Pirod?
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.

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