Is Jycam a sulfa drug?

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

No. Jycam 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.

Is Jycam a muscle relaxant?

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

Can I use Jycam if I am a diabetic?

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

Can Jycam be used along with paracetamol?

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

Is Jycam a NSAID?

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

Is Jycam a narcotic?

No. Jycam 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.

Are Jycam and aspirin same?

No. Jycam 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 donate blood when on the medication with Jycam?

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

What is the difference between Jycam and diclofenac?

Both Jycam 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 Jycam.

Are there any alternatives of Jycam?

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

Can Jycam be used with methocarbamol?

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

Can I use Jycam for a migraine?

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

What is the difference between Jycam and meloxicam?

Both Jycam 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 Jycam.

What is the difference between Jycam and ketoprofen?

Both Jycam 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 Jycam. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

What are the serious side effects of Jycam?

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 you get high by using Jycam?

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

Can Jycam be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Can I use Jycam if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

Is Jycam a blood thinner?

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

Can Jycam be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Jycam 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 Jycam be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Jycam 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)

Can I use Jycam if I am pregnant?

No. Jycam 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 Jycam 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.

How long does Jycam work?

Jycam 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.

Is Jycam 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 Jycam as the cause of back pain can be different for different person.

What are the contraindications for Jycam?

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 Jycam be used with warfarin?

No. Jycam 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.

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

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

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.

What is the difference between Jycam and nimesulide?

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