Parocam 20mg Injection (PIROXICAM)

Can Parocam be used with Lisinopril?
No. Parocam should be avoided with lisinopril. It is important to note that Parocam injection decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive medication like lisinopril when given together leading to failure of antihypertensive therapy. Inform your doctor if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Parocam.

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

What is the difference between Parocam and meloxicam?
Both Parocam 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 Parocam.

What is the difference between Parocam and tramadol?
Parocam is a COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) whereas Tramadol is a narcotic-like painkiller. Tramadol is a habit forming medicine.

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

Can Parocam be used in the treatment of chikungunya?
Usually, the platelet count does not dip in cases of chikungunya and painkillers like Parocam injection can lead to the risk of increased bleeding tendency. So refrain from taking Parocam or any painkiller in the case of any fever with joint pain. Consult your doctor before starting Parocam.