What is the difference between Parcam and diclofenac?

How long does Parcam work?

Parcam 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 I use Parcam if I am pregnant?

No. Parcam 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 is the difference between Parcam and ketoprofen?

Both Parcam 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 Parcam. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.

Can Parcam be used along with dexamethasone?

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

Are Parcam and aspirin same?

No. Parcam 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 Parcam be used with methocarbamol?

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

Can Parcam be used in the treatment of allergy?

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

Is Parcam a muscle relaxant?

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

Can you donate blood when on the medication with Parcam?

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

Can Parcam be used in hypertension?

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

Can Parcam be used with Tizanidine?

Yes, Parcam 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.

Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Parcam?

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

Can Parcam lead to skin reactions?

Yes. Parcam 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.

What is the difference between Parcam and nimesulide?

Both Parcam and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Parcam 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.

Is Parcam a NSAID?

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

Can Parcam be used with calcium channel blocker?

Yes. Parcam 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)

Is Parcam a sulfa drug?

Parcam is a sulphur containing compound. Parcam 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 you get high by using Parcam?

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

Can I use Parcam for a migraine?

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

Is Parcam a narcotic?

No. Parcam 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 Parcam a blood thinner?

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

Can Parcam lead to difficulty in conception?

Yes. Parcam 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.

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

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.

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

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 Parcam be used with diuretics?

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

Are there any alternatives of Parcam?

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

Can Parcam be used to treat menstrual cramp?

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