Is Prozicam affective in gout management?

Is Prozicam a NSAID?

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

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

No. Prozicam 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 Prozicam be used with lithium?

No. Prozicam should not be used with lithium. Prozicam 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 is the difference between Prozicam and nimesulide?

Both Prozicam and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Prozicam 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 Prozicam and ketoprofen?

Both Prozicam 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 Prozicam. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

What are the contraindications for Prozicam?

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 Prozicam if I am a diabetic?

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

Can Prozicam be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Can you donate blood when on the medication with Prozicam?

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

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

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.

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Prozicam?

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

Can Prozicam be used along with paracetamol?

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

Can Prozicam be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Prozicam 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 increases the chances of getting a gastric ulcer when I am already taking Prozicam?

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.

Are there any alternatives of Prozicam?

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

What is the difference between Prozicam and naproxen?

Both Prozicam 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 Prozicam.

Can I use Prozicam for a migraine?

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

Can you get high by using Prozicam?

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

How long does Prozicam work?

Prozicam 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.

What are the serious side effects of Prozicam?

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 I use Prozicam if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

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

Is Prozicam a narcotic?

No. Prozicam 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 Prozicam a sulfa drug?

Prozicam is a sulphur containing compound. Prozicam 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.

Is Prozicam a blood thinner?

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

Can Prozicam be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Prozicam 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 Prozicam lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Prozicam 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 I use Prozicam 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.

What is the difference between Prozicam and meloxicam?

Both Prozicam 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 Prozicam.

Can Prozicam be used along with dexamethasone?

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