Minicam 20mg Tablet DT PIROXICAM
Can I use Minicam 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.
Can Minicam lead to difficulty in conception?
Yes. Minicam can sometimes cause reversible infertility. Minicam tablet 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.
Can Minicam be used with diuretics?
No. Minicam should not be used with diuretics. Minicam reduces the natriuretic effect of furosemide and thiazides diuretics in some patients. This response has been attributed to inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis.
Can Minicam be used with warfarin?
No. Minicam 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.
Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)/ Minicam?
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.
What is the difference between Minicam and meloxicam?
Both Minicam 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 Minicam.
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