Is Aricam a sulfa drug?

Can Aricam be used with methocarbamol?

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

Can Aricam be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Aricam 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 Aricam a NSAID?

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

Is Aricam a muscle relaxant?

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

Is Aricam a blood thinner?

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

Can Aricam be used along with paracetamol?

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

Can you donate blood when on the medication with Aricam?

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

Can Aricam be used along with Losartan?

No. Aricam should not be combined with Losartan. It is important to note that Aricam 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 Aricam.

Can Aricam be used in the treatment of chikungunya?

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

Can I use Aricam for a migraine?

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

Can I use Aricam if I am a diabetic?

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

What is the difference between Aricam and meloxicam?

Both Aricam 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 Aricam.

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Aricam?

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

What are the contraindications for Aricam?

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 Aricam be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

What is the difference between Aricam and naproxen?

Both Aricam 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 Aricam.

Can Aricam be used to treat menstrual cramp?

Aricam 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 you get high by using Aricam?

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

How long does Aricam work?

Aricam 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.

What is the difference between Aricam and tramadol?

Aricam 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 Aricam lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Aricam 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.

Can I use Aricam if I am pregnant?

No. Aricam 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 Aricam?

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 Aricam be used with lithium?

No. Aricam should not be used with lithium. Aricam 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.

What is the difference between Aricam and ketoprofen?

Both Aricam 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 Aricam. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

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

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.

Are there any alternatives of Aricam?

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

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

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.

Is Aricam a narcotic?

No. Aricam 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.