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Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD

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Composition FOR Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD

Piroxicam(20mg)

food interaction for Noxicam Tablet MD

alcohol interaction for Noxicam Tablet MD

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Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD.
UNSAFE
Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD

Piroxicam(20mg)

Noxicam tablet md uses

{med_name} is used for pain relief. It relieves pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.

How noxicam tablet md works

Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation (pain and swelling).

Common side effects of noxicam tablet md

Vomiting, Stomach pain, Nausea, Headache, Dizziness

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Expert advice FOR Noxicam Tablet MD

  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
  • Piroxicam helps relieve pain and swelling of various joints and muscles.
  • Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
  • Your doctor will prescribe you the lowest effective dose of this medicine for the shortest possible time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
  • It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness. 

Frequently asked questions FOR Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD

Piroxicam

Q. What is the difference between Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD and diclofenac?
Both Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD 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 Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD.
Q. What is the difference between Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD and naproxen?
Both Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD 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 Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD.
Q. What is the difference between Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD and meloxicam?
Both Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD 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 Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD.
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Q. What is the difference between Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD and ketoprofen?
Both Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD 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 Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.
Q. What is the difference between Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD and tramadol?
Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD is a COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) whereas Tramadol is a narcotic-like painkiller. Tramadol is a habit forming medicine.
Q. What is the difference between Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD and nimesulide?
Both Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD 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.
Q. Can Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD 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 Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD or any painkiller in the case of any fever with joint pain. Consult your doctor before starting Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD.
Q. Are Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD and aspirin same?
No. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD 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.
Q. Can Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD be used along with dexamethasone?
No. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD should not be used with dexamethasone. They both increase each other's toxicity. There is an increased risk of GI ulceration.
Q. Can Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD be used with methocarbamol?
Yes. Methocarbamol can be used with Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD as no serious side effects are known. Inform your doctor before starting any of the medication.
Q. Can Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD be used along with paracetamol?
Yes. Paracetamol can be used with Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD as no serious side effects are known. Inform your doctor before starting any of the medication.
Q. Is Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD a NSAID?
Yes. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Q. Is Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD a sulfa drug?
Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD is a sulphur containing compound. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD 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.
Q. Is Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD a blood thinner?
No. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD is not a blood thinner. It is a pain killer. It should be avoided in a patient with a bleeding disorder.
Q. Is Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD a muscle relaxant?
No. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD is not a muscle relaxant. It is a pain killer which acts on COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) enzyme.
Q. Is Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD a narcotic?
No. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD 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.
Q. Can Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD be used in hypertension?
No. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD is not a medication to control hypertension. It is important to note that Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive medication when given together. Inform your doctor if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD.
Q. Can Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD be used along with Losartan?
No. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD should not be combined with Losartan. It is important to note that Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive medication like losartan when given together leading to failure of antihypertensive therapy. Inform your doctor if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD.
Q. Can Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD be used with Lisinopril?
No. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD 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 Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD.
Q. Can Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD be used with calcium channel blocker?
Yes. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD 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)
Q. Can Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD be used with Tizanidine?
Yes, Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD 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.
Q. Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD?
Yes. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD can be combined with beta-cyclodextrin. Research has shown that combining Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD with beta-cyclodextrin leads to faster onset of action of piroxicam and reduced gastric side effects.
Q. Are there any alternatives of Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD?
Yes. There are alternatives to Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD. Pain killers are prescribed according to the disease condition. Consult your doctor before starting piroxicam or changing it to other medication.
Q. What are the contraindications for Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD?
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.
Q. Can Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD be used in the treatment of allergy?
No. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD is not a drug to treat allergy. It is a pain killer.
Q. How long does Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD work?
Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD 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.
Q. Can you get high by using Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD?
No. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD is not known to cause high. It is a non-narcotic painkiller.
Q. Can Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD be used to treat menstrual cramp?
Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD is not approved for the treatment of menstrual cramps. Research studies have shown that piroxicam is quite effective in significantly decreasing the menstrual cramps.
Q. Can I use Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD for a migraine?
Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD is not approved for the treatment of migraine. Research studies have shown that Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD is effective in significantly decreasing the pain associated with migraine without aura.
Q. Is Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD 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 Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD as the cause of back pain can be different for different person.
Q. Is Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD affective in gout management?
Yes. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD can be given for the treatment of acute gout. Research studies have shown Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD to be highly effective in the treatment of acute gout.
Q. Can you donate blood when on the medication with Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD?
Yes. You can donate blood when on Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD. Do inform your doctor before donating blood.
Q. Can I use Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD if I am a diabetic?
Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD 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 Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD so taking piroxicam can lead to increased risk of renal failure by many folds.
Q. Can I use Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD if I have a deranged renal function?
No. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD 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.
Q. Can Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD lead to skin reactions?
Yes. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD 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.
Q. Can I use Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD if I am pregnant?
No. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD 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.
Q. Can I use Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD if I have peptic ulcer disease?
No. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD is contraindicated in cases of active peptic ulcer disease. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD is known to cause gastric ulceration and bleeding.
Q. Can I use Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD 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.
Q. Can Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD lead to difficulty in conception?
Yes. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD 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.
Q. Can Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD be used with diuretics?
No. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD should not be used with diuretics. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD reduces the natriuretic effect of furosemide and thiazides diuretics in some patients. This response has been attributed to inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis.
Q. Can Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD be used with lithium?
No. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD should not be used with lithium. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD 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.
Q. Can Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD be used with warfarin?
No. Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD 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.
Q. What increases the chances of getting a gastric ulcer when I am already taking Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD?
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.
Q. Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)/ Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD?
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.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Noxicam 20mg Tablet MD?
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.

Content on this page was last updated on 10 June, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)