Can you get high by using Cam EL?

What is the difference between Cam EL and tramadol?

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

Can Cam EL be used with methocarbamol?

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

Can Cam EL be used along with paracetamol?

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

Is Cam EL a NSAID?

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

Is Cam EL a sulfa drug?

Cam EL is a sulphur containing compound. Cam EL 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.

Is Cam EL a muscle relaxant?

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

Is Cam EL a narcotic?

No. Cam EL 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.

Can Cam EL be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Cam EL 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)

Are there any alternatives of Cam EL?

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

Can Cam EL be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Can I use Cam EL 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 Cam EL be used with warfarin?

No. Cam EL 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.

What are the serious side effects of Cam EL?

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 you donate blood when on the medication with Cam EL?

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