Is Osteocam a sulfa drug?

Can Osteocam be used with lithium?

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

Are Osteocam and aspirin same?

No. Osteocam 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 Osteocam be used with Lisinopril?

No. Osteocam 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 Osteocam.

What is the difference between Osteocam and nimesulide?

Both Osteocam and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Osteocam 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 Osteocam be used in hypertension?

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

What is the difference between Osteocam and naproxen?

Both Osteocam 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 Osteocam.

Can you get high by using Osteocam?

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

Is Osteocam a narcotic?

No. Osteocam 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 I use Osteocam if I am a diabetic?

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

Can Osteocam 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 Osteocam or any painkiller in the case of any fever with joint pain. Consult your doctor before starting Osteocam.

Can Osteocam be used along with Losartan?

No. Osteocam should not be combined with Losartan. It is important to note that Osteocam decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive medication like losartan when given together leading to failure of antihypertensive therapy. Inform your doctor if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Osteocam.

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

What are the contraindications for Osteocam?

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 Osteocam a NSAID?

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

What is the difference between Osteocam and ketoprofen?

Both Osteocam 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 Osteocam. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Can Osteocam be used to treat menstrual cramp?

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

What is the difference between Osteocam and tramadol?

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

How long does Osteocam work?

Osteocam 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 Osteocam be used along with paracetamol?

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

Can I use Osteocam for a migraine?

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

Can I use Osteocam if I am pregnant?

No. Osteocam 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 Osteocam 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 Osteocam be used with warfarin?

No. Osteocam 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 Osteocam be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Can Osteocam lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Osteocam 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.

Are there any alternatives of Osteocam?

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

Can Osteocam be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Osteocam 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 serious side effects of Osteocam?

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.

Is Osteocam a blood thinner?

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

Can Osteocam be used with methocarbamol?

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

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Osteocam?

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

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

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 Osteocam lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Osteocam 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.

What is the difference between Osteocam and diclofenac?

Both Osteocam 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 Osteocam.