Is Ubicam affective in gout management?

What are the serious side effects of Ubicam?

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 Ubicam be used with methocarbamol?

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

Can Ubicam be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Ubicam 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)

What is the difference between Ubicam and naproxen?

Both Ubicam 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 Ubicam.

Is Ubicam a sulfa drug?

Ubicam is a sulphur containing compound. Ubicam 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.

What are the contraindications for Ubicam?

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 Ubicam a muscle relaxant?

No. Ubicam is not a muscle relaxant. It is a pain killer which acts on COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) enzyme.

Is Ubicam a narcotic?

No. Ubicam 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 Ubicam a blood thinner?

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

What is the difference between Ubicam and nimesulide?

Both Ubicam and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Ubicam 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 I use Ubicam 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 Ubicam be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Ubicam 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 is the difference between Ubicam and tramadol?

Ubicam 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 Ubicam be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Can Ubicam be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Can you donate blood when on the medication with Ubicam?

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

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Ubicam?

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

Can Ubicam lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Ubicam 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 Ubicam?

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

Are Ubicam and aspirin same?

No. Ubicam 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.

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

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.

How long does Ubicam work?

Ubicam 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 Ubicam be used along with paracetamol?

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

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

No. Ubicam 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 Ubicam be used with warfarin?

No. Ubicam 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 I use Ubicam if I am pregnant?

No. Ubicam 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.

Is Ubicam a NSAID?

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

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

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

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.