Is Minicam a NSAID?

Are there any alternatives of Minicam?

Yes. There are alternatives to Minicam. 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 Minicam?

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

What is the difference between Minicam and tramadol?

Minicam 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 Minicam a blood thinner?

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

Can you get high by using Minicam?

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

Can I use Minicam 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 Minicam be used with diuretics?

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

Is Minicam a narcotic?

No. Minicam 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 Minicam be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Can Minicam be used along with paracetamol?

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

What is the difference between Minicam and meloxicam?

Both Minicam 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 Minicam.

Can Minicam be used with warfarin?

No. Minicam 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)/ Minicam?

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 is the difference between Minicam and naproxen?

Both Minicam 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 Minicam.

Can Minicam lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Minicam 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.

What is the difference between Minicam and nimesulide?

Both Minicam and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Minicam 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 Minicam 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 Minicam or any painkiller in the case of any fever with joint pain. Consult your doctor before starting Minicam.

Can Minicam be used with methocarbamol?

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

Can Minicam be used with Lisinopril?

No. Minicam 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 Minicam.

Is Minicam affective in gout management?

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

Can Minicam be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Can I use Minicam for a migraine?

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

Can Minicam be used to treat menstrual cramp?

Minicam 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 Minicam be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Minicam 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 Minicam be used in hypertension?

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

Is Minicam a muscle relaxant?

No. Minicam 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 Minicam work?

Minicam 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 Minicam if I am pregnant?

No. Minicam 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 Minicam be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Minicam 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)