Is Edicam a NSAID?

Can Edicam be used to treat menstrual cramp?

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

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

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.

What is the difference between Edicam and diclofenac?

Both Edicam 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 Edicam.

Can I use Edicam if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

Can I use Edicam if I am pregnant?

No. Edicam 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 Edicam 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 I use Edicam if I have a deranged renal function?

No. Edicam 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 Edicam be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Can Edicam lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Edicam 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.

Are there any alternatives of Edicam?

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

Can Edicam lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Edicam 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 Edicam be used in hypertension?

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

Can I use Edicam for a migraine?

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

Can you get high by using Edicam?

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

Is Edicam a muscle relaxant?

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

How long does Edicam work?

Edicam 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.

Can Edicam be used with methocarbamol?

Yes. Methocarbamol can be used with Edicam 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 Edicam?

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

What are the contraindications for Edicam?

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.

What are the serious side effects of Edicam?

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.

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

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 Edicam be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Edicam 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 is the difference between Edicam and ketoprofen?

Both Edicam 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 Edicam. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Is Edicam a blood thinner?

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

Can Edicam be used along with paracetamol?

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

Is Edicam a narcotic?

No. Edicam 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 Edicam be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Edicam 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 Edicam be used along with dexamethasone?

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