Parcam 20mg Injection PIROXICAM

Can Parcam be used in the treatment of allergy?
No. Parcam is not a drug to treat allergy. It is a pain killer.

Are Parcam and aspirin same?
No. Parcam 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 Parcam be used along with dexamethasone?
No. Parcam should not be used with dexamethasone. They both increase each others toxicity. There is an increased risk of GI ulceration.

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

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

What is the difference between Parcam and ketoprofen?
Both Parcam 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 Parcam. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.