Krypcam 40mg Injection PIROXICAM


Can Krypcam be used with calcium channel blocker?
Yes. Krypcam 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)

Can Krypcam be used with Tizanidine?
Yes, Krypcam can be combined with tizanidine. Krypcam injection is a pain killer and tizanidine is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It is used in the condition like a backache.

Are there any alternatives of Krypcam?
Yes. There are alternatives to Krypcam. Pain killers are prescribed according to the disease condition. Consult your doctor before starting Krypcam injection or changing it to other medication.

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

What is the difference between Krypcam and diclofenac?
Both Krypcam and diclofenac are pain killers. However, Krypcam injection 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 Krypcam.

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