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4-Steps
4-Steps Products are primarily used for
About 4-Steps Products
Uses of 4-Steps Products
Piroxicam is used for pain relief. It relieves pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
4-Steps Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of 4-Steps are Vomiting, Stomach pain, Nausea1a, Headache, Dizziness.
How 4-Steps 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 4-Steps Products
Frequently asked questions about 4-Steps Products
Frequently asked questions about Piroxicam
Q. Can 4-Steps Gel 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 4-Steps Gel or any painkiller in the case of any fever with joint pain. Consult your doctor before starting 4-Steps Gel.
Q. Can 4-Steps Gel be used along with dexamethasone?
No. 4-Steps Gel should not be used with dexamethasone. They both increase each other's toxicity. There is an increased risk of GI ulceration.
Q. Is 4-Steps Gel a NSAID?
Yes. 4-Steps Gel is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Q. Is 4-Steps Gel a sulfa drug?
4-Steps Gel is a sulphur containing compound. 4-Steps Gel 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 4-Steps Gel a blood thinner?
No. 4-Steps Gel is not a blood thinner. It is a pain killer. It should be avoided in a patient with a bleeding disorder.
Q. Can 4-Steps Gel be used in the treatment of allergy?
No. 4-Steps Gel is not a drug to treat allergy. It is a pain killer.
Q. Can you donate blood when on the medication with 4-Steps Gel?
Yes. You can donate blood when on 4-Steps Gel. Do inform your doctor before donating blood.
Q. Can I use 4-Steps Gel if I have a deranged renal function?
No. 4-Steps Gel 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 I use 4-Steps Gel if I am pregnant?
No. 4-Steps Gel 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 4-Steps Gel if I have peptic ulcer disease?
No. 4-Steps Gel is contraindicated in cases of active peptic ulcer disease. 4-Steps Gel is known to cause gastric ulceration and bleeding.
Q. Can 4-Steps Gel be used with warfarin?
No. 4-Steps Gel 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. Who should not take 4-Steps Gel?
4-Steps Gel should not be taken by patients who had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or any other NSAID medicine. It should not be given for treating pain right before or after heart bypass surgery as well.