Uses / Indications:
Mobicam 20mg Tablet DT is used in pain relief. It relieves pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
Pregnancy interaction:
Mobicam 20mg Tablet DT is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach. It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time. Mobicam can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Side Effects:
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Epigastric pain, Flatulence, Nausea, Vomiting, Indigestion.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Mobicam 20mg Tablet DT is to be taken with food.
How it works:
Mobicam 20mg Tablet DT 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).
Faq for medicine:
What is the difference between Mobicam and diclofenac? : Both Mobicam 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 Mobicam.|What is the difference between Mobicam and naproxen? : Both Mobicam 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 Mobicam.|What is the difference between Mobicam and meloxicam? : Both Mobicam 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 Mobicam.|What is the difference between Mobicam and ketoprofen? : Both Mobicam 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 Mobicam. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.|What is the difference between Mobicam and tramadol? : Mobicam 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 Mobicam and nimesulide? : Both Mobicam and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Mobicam 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 Mobicam 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 Mobicam or any painkiller in the case of any fever with joint pain. Consult your doctor before starting Mobicam.|Are Mobicam and aspirin same? : No. Mobicam 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 Mobicam be used along with dexamethasone? : No. Mobicam should not be used with dexamethasone. They both increase each other's toxicity. There is an increased risk of GI ulceration.|Can Mobicam be used with methocarbamol? : Yes. Methocarbamol can be used with Mobicam as no serious side effects are known. Inform your doctor before starting any of the medication.|Can Mobicam be used along with paracetamol? : Yes. Paracetamol can be used with Mobicam as no serious side effects are known. Inform your doctor before starting any of the medication.|Is Mobicam a NSAID? : Yes. Mobicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).|Is Mobicam a sulfa drug? : Mobicam is a sulphur containing compound. Mobicam 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 Mobicam a blood thinner? : No. Mobicam is not a blood thinner. It is a pain killer. It should be avoided in a patient with a bleeding disorder. |Is Mobicam a muscle relaxant? : No. Mobicam is not a muscle relaxant. It is a pain killer which acts on COX (cyclooxygenase -an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain) enzyme.|Is Mobicam a narcotic? : No. Mobicam 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 Mobicam be used in hypertension? : No. Mobicam is not a medication to control hypertension. It is important to note that Mobicam decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive medication when given together. Inform your doctor if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Mobicam.|Can Mobicam be used along with Losartan? : No. Mobicam should not be combined with Losartan. It is important to note that Mobicam 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 Mobicam.|Can Mobicam be used with Lisinopril? : No. Mobicam 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 Mobicam.|Can Mobicam be used with calcium channel blocker? : Yes. Mobicam 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 Mobicam be used with Tizanidine? : Yes, Mobicam 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 Mobicam? : Yes. Mobicam can be combined with beta-cyclodextrin. Research has shown that combining Mobicam with beta-cyclodextrin leads to faster onset of action of piroxicam and reduced gastric side effects.|Are there any alternatives of Mobicam? : Yes. There are alternatives to Mobicam. 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 Mobicam? : 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 Mobicam be used in the treatment of allergy? : No. Mobicam is not a drug to treat allergy. It is a pain killer.|How long does Mobicam work? : Mobicam 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 Mobicam? : No. Mobicam is not known to cause high. It is a non-narcotic painkiller.|Can Mobicam be used to treat menstrual cramp? : Mobicam 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 Mobicam for a migraine? : Mobicam is not approved for the treatment of migraine. Research studies have shown that Mobicam is effective in significantly decreasing the pain associated with migraine without aura.|Is Mobicam 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 Mobicam as the cause of back pain can be different for different person.|Is Mobicam affective in gout management? : Yes. Mobicam can be given for the treatment of acute gout. Research studies have shown Mobicam to be highly effective in the treatment of acute gout.|Can you donate blood when on the medication with Mobicam? : Yes. You can donate blood when on Mobicam. Do inform your doctor before donating blood.|Can I use Mobicam if I am a diabetic? : Mobicam 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 Mobicam so taking piroxicam can lead to increased risk of renal failure by many folds.|Can I use Mobicam if I have a deranged renal function? : No. Mobicam 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 Mobicam lead to skin reactions? : Yes. Mobicam 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 Mobicam if I am pregnant? : No. Mobicam 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 Mobicam if I have peptic ulcer disease? : No. Mobicam is contraindicated in cases of active peptic ulcer disease. Mobicam is known to cause gastric ulceration and bleeding.|Can I use Mobicam 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 Mobicam lead to difficulty in conception? : Yes. Mobicam 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 Mobicam be used with diuretics? : No. Mobicam should not be used with diuretics. Mobicam reduces the natriuretic effect of furosemide and thiazides diuretics in some patients. This response has been attributed to inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis.|Can Mobicam be used with lithium? : No. Mobicam should not be used with lithium. Mobicam 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 Mobicam be used with warfarin? : No. Mobicam 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 Mobicam? : 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)/ Mobicam? : 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 are the serious side effects of Mobicam? : 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.
Medicine interaction:
Mobicam with Nimesulide|Mobicam with Metamizole / Dipyrone|Mobicam with Oxyphenbutazone
