Is Raghucam affective in gout management?

How long does Raghucam work?

Raghucam 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 Raghucam if I am a diabetic?

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

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Raghucam?

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

Can Raghucam be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Raghucam 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 Raghucam be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Raghucam 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.

Is Raghucam a narcotic?

No. Raghucam 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 Raghucam a blood thinner?

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

Can Raghucam lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Raghucam 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 Raghucam lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Raghucam 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.

Are Raghucam and aspirin same?

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

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

Can Raghucam be used to treat menstrual cramp?

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

Are there any alternatives of Raghucam?

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

Can I use Raghucam if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

Is Raghucam a NSAID?

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

Can Raghucam be used with warfarin?

No. Raghucam 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 is the difference between Raghucam and naproxen?

Both Raghucam 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 Raghucam.

What is the difference between Raghucam and diclofenac?

Both Raghucam 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 Raghucam.

Can Raghucam be used with lithium?

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

Can you get high by using Raghucam?

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

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

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.

Can Raghucam be used with methocarbamol?

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

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

Can Raghucam be used with diuretics?

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

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

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 Raghucam and nimesulide?

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