Is Hicam a NSAID?

Can I use Hicam if I am pregnant?

No. Hicam 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 Hicam be used to treat menstrual cramp?

Hicam 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 Hicam be used in hypertension?

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

Is Hicam a blood thinner?

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

Are there any alternatives of Hicam?

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

Can you donate blood when on the medication with Hicam?

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

What is the difference between Hicam and tramadol?

Hicam 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 Hicam a muscle relaxant?

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

Can Hicam be used with methocarbamol?

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

Is Hicam a sulfa drug?

Hicam is a sulphur containing compound. Hicam can cause serious adverse events in sensitive individuals. It can cause severe skin reactions like Steven Johnson Syndrome. Do inform your doctor if you have any kind of allergies.

What is the difference between Hicam and naproxen?

Both Hicam 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 Hicam.

What is the difference between Hicam and ketoprofen?

Both Hicam 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 Hicam. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Are Hicam and aspirin same?

No. Hicam 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.

Is Hicam a narcotic?

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

Can Hicam be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Can I use Hicam if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

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

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 Hicam be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Hicam 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 Hicam?

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 Hicam 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 Hicam be used with warfarin?

No. Hicam 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 Hicam?

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.

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Hicam?

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

Can you get high by using Hicam?

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

Can I use Hicam for a migraine?

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

Can Hicam lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Hicam 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 Hicam be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Can Hicam be used with lithium?

No. Hicam should not be used with lithium. Hicam 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 Hicam work?

Hicam 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 Hicam be used along with paracetamol?

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

What is the difference between Hicam and nimesulide?

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