Is Felcam a sulfa drug?

Is Felcam a muscle relaxant?

No. Felcam 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 Felcam work?

Felcam 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 Felcam be used to treat menstrual cramp?

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

Can Felcam be used with warfarin?

No. Felcam 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 Felcam be used in hypertension?

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

Are Felcam and aspirin same?

No. Felcam 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.

Can you get high by using Felcam?

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

What is the difference between Felcam and diclofenac?

Both Felcam 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 Felcam.

Can Felcam be used along with paracetamol?

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

What is the difference between Felcam and tramadol?

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

Is Felcam a narcotic?

No. Felcam 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 Felcam a NSAID?

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

What is the difference between Felcam and nimesulide?

Both Felcam and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Felcam 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.

What is the difference between Felcam and ketoprofen?

Both Felcam 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 Felcam. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Is Felcam a blood thinner?

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

Can Felcam be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Felcam 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 Felcam be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Felcam?

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

Can Felcam be used with Lisinopril?

No. Felcam 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 Felcam.

Can Felcam be used with methocarbamol?

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

Can Felcam be used with lithium?

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

What are the contraindications for Felcam?

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.

Is Felcam affective in gout management?

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

Can I use Felcam 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 you donate blood when on the medication with Felcam?

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

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

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 Felcam lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Felcam 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 Felcam if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

Can Felcam be used with diuretics?

No. Felcam should not be used with diuretics. Felcam 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 Felcam if I am pregnant?

No. Felcam 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 Felcam for a migraine?

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

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

No. Felcam 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 Felcam 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 Felcam or any painkiller in the case of any fever with joint pain. Consult your doctor before starting Felcam.

Are there any alternatives of Felcam?

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