Is Dcam a sulfa drug?

What is the difference between Dcam and tramadol?

Dcam 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 Dcam be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Dcam 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.

What are the contraindications for Dcam?

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.

Are there any alternatives of Dcam?

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

Can Dcam be used to treat menstrual cramp?

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

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Dcam?

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

Can Dcam be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Dcam 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 Dcam be used along with Losartan?

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

Can Dcam be used with Lisinopril?

No. Dcam 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 Dcam.

What is the difference between Dcam and naproxen?

Both Dcam 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 Dcam.

What is the difference between Dcam and diclofenac?

Both Dcam and diclofenac are pain killers. However, piroxicam is a non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase - an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) inhibitor whereas diclofenac has a bit more selectivity to a COX-2 enzyme. This selectivity of diclofenac is supposed to decrease the side effects as compared to Dcam.

Can Dcam be used in hypertension?

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

Can Dcam be used with warfarin?

No. Dcam 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 Dcam be used with lithium?

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

How long does Dcam work?

Dcam 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.

Is Dcam a blood thinner?

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

Can Dcam be used with diuretics?

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

Can Dcam lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Dcam 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 you get high by using Dcam?

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

Can Dcam be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Can I use Dcam 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.

Are Dcam and aspirin same?

No. Dcam 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.

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

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

What are the serious side effects of Dcam?

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 Dcam be used with methocarbamol?

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

Is Dcam a narcotic?

No. Dcam 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 I use Dcam for a migraine?

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

Is Dcam a muscle relaxant?

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

Can Dcam be used along with paracetamol?

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

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

No. Dcam 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 Dcam be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Can I use Dcam if I am pregnant?

No. Dcam 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 Dcam if I am a diabetic?

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

Is Dcam a NSAID?

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