Can I use Dolocam if I have peptic ulcer disease?

Can Dolocam be used with Lisinopril?

No. Dolocam 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 Dolocam.

Can Dolocam be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

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

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 Dolocam be used with lithium?

No. Dolocam should not be used with lithium. Dolocam leads to an elevation of plasma lithium levels and a reduction in renal lithium clearance. This is because of inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis by the NSAID. Consult and inform your doctor before starting this medication.

Can Dolocam lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Dolocam is known to cause skin reactions which can be very severe such as exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), which can be fatal. These serious events may occur without warning. You should inform your doctor if you feel you have a mild rash and immediately discontinue the drug.

What is the difference between Dolocam and tramadol?

Dolocam is a COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) whereas Tramadol is a narcotic-like painkiller. Tramadol is a habit forming medicine.

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

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 Dolocam if I am pregnant?

No. Dolocam 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.

Can I use Dolocam 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 Dolocam lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Dolocam 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.

What are the serious side effects of Dolocam?

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 Dolocam be used with warfarin?

No. Dolocam 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 Dolocam a NSAID?

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

Is Dolocam a muscle relaxant?

No. Dolocam is not a muscle relaxant. It is a pain killer which acts on COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) enzyme.

Can I use Dolocam for a migraine?

Dolocam is not approved for the treatment of migraine. Research studies have shown that Dolocam is effective in significantly decreasing the pain associated with migraine without aura.

Can Dolocam be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Dolocam 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)

What are the contraindications for Dolocam?

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 I use Dolocam if I have a deranged renal function?

No. Dolocam 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.

Can I use Dolocam if I am a diabetic?

Dolocam 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 Dolocam so taking piroxicam can lead to increased risk of renal failure by many folds.

Is Dolocam affective in gout management?

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

How long does Dolocam work?

Dolocam 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.

Are there any alternatives of Dolocam?

Yes. There are alternatives to Dolocam. Pain killers are prescribed according to the disease condition. Consult your doctor before starting piroxicam or changing it to other medication.

Can Dolocam be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Dolocam 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.

Can Dolocam be used to treat menstrual cramp?

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

Can Dolocam be used along with paracetamol?

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

Can you get high by using Dolocam?

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

Can Dolocam be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Is Dolocam a blood thinner?

No. Dolocam is not a blood thinner. It is a pain killer. It should be avoided in a patient with a bleeding disorder.

Is Dolocam a narcotic?

No. Dolocam 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 Dolocam and aspirin same?

No. Dolocam 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.

What is the difference between Dolocam and ketoprofen?

Both Dolocam 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 Dolocam. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

What is the difference between Dolocam and naproxen?

Both Dolocam 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 Dolocam.

What is the difference between Dolocam and meloxicam?

Both Dolocam 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 Dolocam.

Can Dolocam be used with methocarbamol?

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

Can Dolocam be used in hypertension?

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

What is the difference between Dolocam and nimesulide?

Both Dolocam and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Dolocam 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.

Can you donate blood when on the medication with Dolocam?

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