What are the serious side effects of Incam?

Is Incam a sulfa drug?

Incam is a sulphur containing compound. Incam 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.

Can I use Incam if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

Can Incam be used with diuretics?

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

Are Incam and aspirin same?

No. Incam 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 Incam be used along with dexamethasone?

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

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

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.

Is Incam a NSAID?

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

What is the difference between Incam and tramadol?

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

Is Incam a blood thinner?

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

Can Incam be used with methocarbamol?

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

Is Incam a narcotic?

No. Incam 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 Incam be used with Lisinopril?

No. Incam 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 Incam.

Are there any alternatives of Incam?

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

Is Incam a muscle relaxant?

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

What is the difference between Incam and diclofenac?

Both Incam 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 Incam.

Can Incam be used along with paracetamol?

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

Is Incam affective in gout management?

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

How long does Incam work?

Incam 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 Incam and ketoprofen?

Both Incam 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 Incam. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Can Incam be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Incam 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 Incam be used with lithium?

No. Incam should not be used with lithium. Incam 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 are the contraindications for Incam?

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 Incam lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Incam 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 I use Incam if I have a deranged renal function?

No. Incam 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 you donate blood when on the medication with Incam?

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

Can I use Incam if I am pregnant?

No. Incam 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.

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

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 you get high by using Incam?

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

What is the difference between Incam and naproxen?

Both Incam 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 Incam.

Can I use Incam 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.