Is Estcom a sulfa drug?

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

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 you donate blood when on the medication with Estcom?

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

Can I use Estcom if I am a diabetic?

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

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

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 Estcom be used with warfarin?

No. Estcom 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 I use Estcom 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 Estcom if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

Can Estcom lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Estcom 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 you get high by using Estcom?

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

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

No. Estcom 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.

Are there any alternatives of Estcom?

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

What are the contraindications for Estcom?

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.

How long does Estcom work?

Estcom 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 Estcom be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Estcom 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 Estcom a muscle relaxant?

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

Is Estcom a NSAID?

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

Can Estcom be used along with paracetamol?

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

Can Estcom be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Can Estcom be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Estcom 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 Estcom be used along with dexamethasone?

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

What is the difference between Estcom and tramadol?

Estcom is a COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) whereas Tramadol is a narcotic-like painkiller. Tramadol is a habit forming medicine.

What is the difference between Estcom and naproxen?

Both Estcom 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 Estcom.

What is the difference between Estcom and ketoprofen?

Both Estcom 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 Estcom. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Is Estcom affective in gout management?

Yes. Estcom can be given for the treatment of acute gout. Research studies have shown Estcom to be highly effective in the treatment of acute gout.

What is the difference between Estcom and nimesulide?

Both Estcom and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Estcom is a non-selective COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) inhibitor whereas nimesulide is selective to the COX-2 enzyme. This selectivity of nimesulide is supposed to decrease the side effects as compared to piroxicam. It should not be used in children below 12 years of age.

Can Estcom be used with methocarbamol?

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

Is Estcom a blood thinner?

No. Estcom 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 Estcom and diclofenac?

Both Estcom 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 Estcom.