Is Camtil affective in gout management?

Can you donate blood when on the medication with Camtil?

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

Can Camtil be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

How long does Camtil work?

Camtil 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 Camtil and tramadol?

Camtil 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 Camtil be used with methocarbamol?

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

What is the difference between Camtil and ketoprofen?

Both Camtil 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 Camtil. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Are there any alternatives of Camtil?

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

Is Camtil a blood thinner?

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

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Camtil?

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

Can Camtil 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 Camtil or any painkiller in the case of any fever with joint pain. Consult your doctor before starting Camtil.

Can Camtil be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Camtil 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)

Is Camtil a narcotic?

No. Camtil 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.

Is Camtil a NSAID?

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

Can Camtil be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Camtil 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 Camtil be used to treat menstrual cramp?

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

What is the difference between Camtil and naproxen?

Both Camtil 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 Camtil.

Can Camtil be used with warfarin?

No. Camtil 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.

Can you get high by using Camtil?

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

What are the serious side effects of Camtil?

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 Camtil be used with diuretics?

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

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

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.

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

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 Camtil if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

Can Camtil lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Camtil 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.

Can I use Camtil for a migraine?

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

Can I use Camtil if I am a diabetic?

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