What is the difference between Camley and meloxicam?

Is Camley a muscle relaxant?

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

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

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

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.

What are the contraindications for Camley?

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 I use Camley 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 is the difference between Camley and ketoprofen?

Both Camley 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 Camley. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Is Camley a NSAID?

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

Can Camley be used along with paracetamol?

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

What is the difference between Camley and tramadol?

Camley 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 Camley a blood thinner?

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

Can Camley be used in hypertension?

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

Can I use Camley if I am pregnant?

No. Camley 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.

How long does Camley work?

Camley 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 Camley affective in gout management?

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

Are Camley and aspirin same?

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

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

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Camley?

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

Can Camley be used with Lisinopril?

No. Camley 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 Camley.

Is Camley a narcotic?

No. Camley 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 Camley be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Can I use Camley if I have peptic ulcer disease?

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

Are there any alternatives of Camley?

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

Can I use Camley for a migraine?

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

Can Camley be used to treat menstrual cramp?

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

Can Camley be used with diuretics?

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

Can you get high by using Camley?

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

What are the serious side effects of Camley?

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 Camley be used with warfarin?

No. Camley 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 Camley lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Camley 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.