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All Details About Piffcam Injection
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Piffcam Injection
Description:
Piffcam Injection is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain. It helps to relieve pain and swelling of various conditions related to joints and muscles. It is usually given in cases where oral administration is unsuitable.Piffcam Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep receiving the medicine until the doctor says it is okay to stop using the medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (such as pain, redness, and swelling), vomiting, stomach pain, indigestion, diarrhea, headache, and dizziness. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Earlier using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers must consult with their doctors before using the medicine. Your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
Uses:
Directions For Use:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themOrdinary side effects of Piffcam
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Piffcam Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Piffcam Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Piffcam Injection may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Piffcam Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Piffcam Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Piffcam Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
FAQs:
What is the difference between Piffcam Injection and diclofenac?
Both Piffcam Injection 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 Piffcam Injection.
What is the difference between Piffcam Injection and naproxen?
Both Piffcam Injection 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 Piffcam Injection.
What is the difference between Piffcam Injection and meloxicam?
Both Piffcam Injection 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 Piffcam Injection.
What is the difference between Piffcam Injection and ketoprofen?
Both Piffcam Injection 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 Piffcam Injection. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.
What is the difference between Piffcam Injection and tramadol?
Piffcam Injection is a COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) whereas Tramadol is a narcotic-like painkiller. Tramadol is a habit forming medicine.
What is the difference between Piffcam Injection and nimesulide?
Both Piffcam Injection and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Piffcam Injection 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.
Can Piffcam Injection 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 Piffcam Injection or any painkiller in the case of any fever with joint pain. Consult your doctor before starting Piffcam Injection.
Are Piffcam Injection and aspirin same?
No. Piffcam Injection 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 Piffcam Injection be used along with dexamethasone?
No. Piffcam Injection should not be used with dexamethasone. They both increase each other's toxicity. There is an increased risk of GI ulceration.
Can Piffcam Injection be used with methocarbamol?
Affirmative. Methocarbamol can be used with Piffcam Injection as no serious side effects are known. Inform your doctor before starting any of the medication.
Can Piffcam Injection be used along with paracetamol?
Affirmative. Paracetamol can be used with Piffcam Injection as no serious side effects are known. Inform your doctor before starting any of the medication.
Is Piffcam Injection a NSAID?
Affirmative. Piffcam Injection is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Is Piffcam Injection a sulfa drug?
Piffcam Injection is a sulphur containing compound. Piffcam Injection 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.
Is Piffcam Injection a blood thinner?
No. Piffcam Injection is not a blood thinner. It is a pain killer. It should be avoided in a patient with a bleeding disorder.
Is Piffcam Injection a muscle relaxant?
No. Piffcam Injection is not a muscle relaxant. It is a pain killer which acts on COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) enzyme.
Is Piffcam Injection a narcotic?
No. Piffcam Injection 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 Piffcam Injection be used in hypertension?
No. Piffcam Injection is not a medication to control hypertension. It is important to note that Piffcam Injection decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive medication when given together. Inform your doctor if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Piffcam Injection.
Can Piffcam Injection be used along with Losartan?
No. Piffcam Injection should not be combined with Losartan. It is important to note that Piffcam Injection 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 Piffcam Injection.
Can Piffcam Injection be used with Lisinopril?
No. Piffcam Injection 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 Piffcam Injection.
Can Piffcam Injection be used with calcium channel blocker?
Affirmative. Piffcam Injection 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)
Can Piffcam Injection be used with Tizanidine?
Affirmative, Piffcam Injection 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 Piffcam Injection?
Affirmative. Piffcam Injection can be combined with beta-cyclodextrin. Research has shown that combining Piffcam Injection with beta-cyclodextrin leads to faster onset of action of piroxicam and reduced gastric side effects.
Are there any alternatives of Piffcam Injection?
Affirmative. There are alternatives to Piffcam Injection. Pain killers are prescribed according to the disease condition. Consult your doctor before starting piroxicam or changing it to other medication.
What are the contraindications for Piffcam Injection?
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 Piffcam Injection be used in the treatment of allergy?
No. Piffcam Injection is not a drug to treat allergy. It is a pain killer.
How long does Piffcam Injection work?
Piffcam Injection 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 you get high by using Piffcam Injection?
No. Piffcam Injection is not known to cause high. It is a non-narcotic painkiller.
Can Piffcam Injection be used to treat menstrual cramp?
Piffcam Injection 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 I use Piffcam Injection for a migraine?
Piffcam Injection is not approved for the treatment of migraine. Research studies have shown that Piffcam Injection is effective in significantly decreasing the pain associated with migraine without aura.
Is Piffcam Injection effective in back pain management?
Affirmative. 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 Piffcam Injection as the cause of back pain can be different for different person.
Is Piffcam Injection affective in gout management?
Affirmative. Piffcam Injection can be given for the treatment of acute gout. Research studies have shown Piffcam Injection to be highly effective in the treatment of acute gout.
Can you donate blood when on the medication with Piffcam Injection?
Affirmative. You can donate blood when on Piffcam Injection. Do inform your doctor before donating blood.
Can I use Piffcam Injection if I am a diabetic?
Piffcam Injection 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 Piffcam Injection so taking piroxicam can lead to increased risk of renal failure by many folds.
Can I use Piffcam Injection if I have a deranged renal function?
No. Piffcam Injection 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 Piffcam Injection lead to skin reactions?
Affirmative. Piffcam Injection 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 I use Piffcam Injection if I am pregnant?
No. Piffcam Injection 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 I use Piffcam Injection if I have peptic ulcer disease?
No. Piffcam Injection is contraindicated in cases of active peptic ulcer disease. Piffcam Injection is known to cause gastric ulceration and bleeding.
Can I use Piffcam Injection 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.
Can Piffcam Injection lead to difficulty in conception?
Affirmative. Piffcam Injection 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 Piffcam Injection be used with diuretics?
No. Piffcam Injection should not be used with diuretics. Piffcam Injection reduces the natriuretic effect of furosemide and thiazides diuretics in some patients. This response has been attributed to inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis.
Can Piffcam Injection be used with lithium?
No. Piffcam Injection should not be used with lithium. Piffcam Injection 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 Piffcam Injection be used with warfarin?
No. Piffcam Injection 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.
What increases the chances of getting a gastric ulcer when I am already taking Piffcam Injection?
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.
Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)/ Piffcam Injection?
Tolerants 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 are the serious side effects of Piffcam Injection?
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.
Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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