Is Ptcam effective in back pain management?

How long does Ptcam work?

Ptcam 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 is the difference between Ptcam and ketoprofen?

Both Ptcam 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 Ptcam. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Is Ptcam a blood thinner?

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

Can Ptcam lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Ptcam 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.

Can Ptcam be used along with Losartan?

No. Ptcam should not be combined with Losartan. It is important to note that Ptcam 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 Ptcam.

Can I use Ptcam if I am pregnant?

No. Ptcam 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 Ptcam be used with methocarbamol?

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

Are Ptcam and aspirin same?

No. Ptcam 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 Ptcam a NSAID?

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

What is the difference between Ptcam and meloxicam?

Both Ptcam 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 Ptcam.

What is the difference between Ptcam and naproxen?

Both Ptcam 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 Ptcam.

Can Ptcam be used along with paracetamol?

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

Can Ptcam be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Is Ptcam a narcotic?

No. Ptcam 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.

What is the difference between Ptcam and tramadol?

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

Can Ptcam be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Can I use Ptcam for a migraine?

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

Are there any alternatives of Ptcam?

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

Is Ptcam a sulfa drug?

Ptcam is a sulphur containing compound. Ptcam 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.

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Ptcam?

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

Can you get high by using Ptcam?

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

Is Ptcam affective in gout management?

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

Can you donate blood when on the medication with Ptcam?

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

Can Ptcam be used with Lisinopril?

No. Ptcam 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 Ptcam.

Can Ptcam be used to treat menstrual cramp?

Ptcam 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 I use Ptcam if I am a diabetic?

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

Can I use Ptcam 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 Ptcam be used with lithium?

No. Ptcam should not be used with lithium. Ptcam 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 Ptcam and nimesulide?

Both Ptcam and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Ptcam 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 Ptcam be used with diuretics?

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

Can Ptcam be used with warfarin?

No. Ptcam 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 Ptcam?

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.

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

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.