Is Visicam a NSAID?

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

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 Visicam be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Visicam 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 Visicam and meloxicam?

Both Visicam 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 Visicam.

Can Visicam be used along with paracetamol?

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

What is the difference between Visicam and diclofenac?

Both Visicam 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 Visicam.

What is the difference between Visicam and ketoprofen?

Both Visicam 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 Visicam. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Are there any alternatives of Visicam?

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

Can Visicam be used with warfarin?

No. Visicam 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 Visicam if I am a diabetic?

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

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

No. Visicam 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.

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

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

Can Visicam be used with methocarbamol?

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

Is Visicam a muscle relaxant?

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

Can I use Visicam 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 are the serious side effects of Visicam?

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 Visicam for a migraine?

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

Can Visicam be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

How long does Visicam work?

Visicam 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.

Is Visicam a sulfa drug?

Visicam is a sulphur containing compound. Visicam 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 Visicam a narcotic?

No. Visicam 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 Visicam be used to treat menstrual cramp?

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

Is Visicam a blood thinner?

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

Can you get high by using Visicam?

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

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Visicam?

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

Can Visicam be used with Lisinopril?

No. Visicam 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 Visicam.

Can Visicam be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Visicam 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.

Can I use Visicam if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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