What are the serious side effects of Mizocam?

Is Mizocam a sulfa drug?

Mizocam is a sulphur containing compound. Mizocam 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 Mizocam be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Mizocam 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 increases the chances of getting a gastric ulcer when I am already taking Mizocam?

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 I use Mizocam if I have a deranged renal function?

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

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

Is Mizocam a muscle relaxant?

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

Can Mizocam be used in hypertension?

No. Mizocam is not a medication to control hypertension. It is important to note that Mizocam decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive medication when given together. Inform your doctor if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Mizocam.

Are Mizocam and aspirin same?

No. Mizocam 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 Mizocam be used along with paracetamol?

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

What is the difference between Mizocam and ketoprofen?

Both Mizocam 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 Mizocam. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

What is the difference between Mizocam and diclofenac?

Both Mizocam 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 Mizocam.

Is Mizocam affective in gout management?

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

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

Can Mizocam be used with methocarbamol?

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

What is the difference between Mizocam and meloxicam?

Both Mizocam 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 Mizocam.

What is the difference between Mizocam and tramadol?

Mizocam 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 Mizocam be used to treat menstrual cramp?

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

Can I use Mizocam if I am pregnant?

No. Mizocam 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 Mizocam be used with lithium?

No. Mizocam should not be used with lithium. Mizocam 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 I use Mizocam if I am a diabetic?

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

Can Mizocam lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Mizocam 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.

Can you get high by using Mizocam?

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

How long does Mizocam work?

Mizocam 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 are the contraindications for Mizocam?

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 Mizocam be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Can Mizocam lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Mizocam 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 Mizocam 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.

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

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 Mizocam be used with warfarin?

No. Mizocam 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.

Is Mizocam a NSAID?

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

Is Mizocam a blood thinner?

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

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Mizocam?

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