Can Camrox lead to skin reactions?

Can Camrox lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Camrox can sometimes cause reversible infertility. Piroxicam 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.

Is Camrox a NSAID?

Yes. Camrox is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Can Camrox be used in hypertension?

No. Camrox is not a medication to control hypertension. It is important to note that Camrox decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive medication when given together. Inform your doctor if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Camrox.

What is the difference between Camrox and naproxen?

Both Camrox 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 Camrox.

Can you get high by using Camrox?

No. Camrox is not known to cause high. It is a non-narcotic painkiller.

How long does Camrox work?

Camrox is a long acting drug. Once the daily dose is enough for the relief of pain but it depends from person to person as the effectiveness of piroxicam increases when given for few weeks.

Can Camrox be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Camrox 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 Camrox be used in the treatment of allergy?

No. Camrox is not a drug to treat allergy. It is a pain killer.

Can I use Camrox if I have peptic ulcer disease?

No. Camrox is contraindicated in cases of active peptic ulcer disease. Camrox is known to cause gastric ulceration and bleeding.

Can Camrox be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Camrox can be combined with tizanidine. Piroxicam is a pain killer and tizanidine is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It is used in the condition like a backache.

Is Camrox affective in gout management?

Yes. Camrox can be given for the treatment of acute gout. Research studies have shown Camrox to be highly effective in the treatment of acute gout.

Can Camrox be used with Lisinopril?

No. Camrox should be avoided with lisinopril. It is important to note that piroxicam 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 Camrox.

Can Camrox be used to treat menstrual cramp?

Camrox is not approved for the treatment of menstrual cramps. Research studies have shown that piroxicam is quite effective in significantly decreasing the menstrual cramps.

Is Camrox a sulfa drug?

Camrox is a sulphur containing compound. Camrox 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.

Can you donate blood when on the medication with Camrox?

Yes. You can donate blood when on Camrox. Do inform your doctor before donating blood.

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Camrox?

Yes. Camrox can be combined with beta-cyclodextrin. Research has shown that combining Camrox with beta-cyclodextrin leads to faster onset of action of piroxicam and reduced gastric side effects.

Can I use Camrox if I have a deranged renal function?

No. Camrox 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.

What are the contraindications for Camrox?

Contraindications to piroxicam are an allergy, bleeding tendency, duodenal/gastric/peptic ulcer, stomatitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), ulcerative colitis, upper GI disease, late pregnancy, cardiac disease, hepatic impairment, renal impairment.

Can Camrox be used along with dexamethasone?

No. Camrox should not be used with dexamethasone. They both increase each others toxicity. There is an increased risk of GI ulceration.

Can Camrox be used along with Losartan?

No. Camrox should not be combined with Losartan. It is important to note that Camrox decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive medication like losartan when given together leading to failure of antihypertensive therapy. Inform your doctor if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Camrox.

Can Camrox be used along with paracetamol?

Yes. Paracetamol can be used with Camrox as no serious side effects are known. Inform your doctor before starting any of the medication.

What is the difference between Camrox and tramadol?

Camrox 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 Camrox and nimesulide?

Both Camrox and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Camrox 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 piroxicam. It should not be used in children below 12 years of age.

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

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.

Can I use Camrox 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.

What increases the chances of getting a gastric ulcer when I am already taking Camrox?

The chances of gastric ulceration increases if you take medicines like corticosteroids and anticoagulants. Long term use, alcohol, smoking and old age are few other factors which can increase the chances of ulceration.

Can Camrox be used with diuretics?

No. Camrox should not be used with diuretics. Camrox reduces the natriuretic effect of furosemide and thiazides diuretics in some patients. This response has been attributed to inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis.

Can I use Camrox if I am a diabetic?

Camrox in a diabetic patient can only be taken only by consulting a doctor because these medicines have the propensity to cause renal failure when taken for a long period. Diabetes itself causes renal Camrox so taking piroxicam can lead to increased risk of renal failure by many folds.

What is the difference between Camrox and meloxicam?

Both Camrox 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 Camrox.

Can I use Camrox if I am pregnant?

No. Camrox 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.

What are the serious side effects of Camrox?

GI discomfort and, rarely, serious GI side effects, such as ulcers and bleeding, serious skin side effects such as exfoliative, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis, liver failure, renal damage.

Can Camrox be used with warfarin?

No. Camrox 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.

Is Camrox a narcotic?

No. Camrox is not a narcotic. It is a pain killer which acts on COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) enzyme to decrease the pain and inflammation.

Are Camrox and aspirin same?

No. Camrox 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.