Is Ericam affective in gout management?

Can Ericam lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Ericam 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 Ericam be used with methocarbamol?

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

What is the difference between Ericam and meloxicam?

Both Ericam 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 Ericam.

Can you get high by using Ericam?

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

Is Ericam a narcotic?

No. Ericam 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 Ericam be used along with paracetamol?

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

Is Ericam a NSAID?

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

Can Ericam be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Ericam 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 Ericam a blood thinner?

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

What is the difference between Ericam and tramadol?

Ericam 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 Ericam be used in hypertension?

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

Can Ericam be used along with Losartan?

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

What is the difference between Ericam and ketoprofen?

Both Ericam 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 Ericam. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Can I use Ericam for a migraine?

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

Can I use Ericam if I am pregnant?

No. Ericam 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 Ericam be used with diuretics?

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

Can I use Ericam if I am a diabetic?

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

What are the contraindications for Ericam?

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 I use Ericam 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.

Is Ericam effective in back pain management?

Yes. It can be given for decreasing the back pain. However, you should consult your doctor for the exact cause of your back pain and then start the treatment. Do not self-medicate yourself with Ericam as the cause of back pain can be different for different person.

How long does Ericam work?

Ericam 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 I use Ericam if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

Can Ericam be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Can Ericam be used with warfarin?

No. Ericam 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 Ericam?

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 Ericam be used with Lisinopril?

No. Ericam 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 Ericam.