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Minicam is a prescription drug, available for use as Gel, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Pain. The alternative uses of Minicam have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Minicam depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Minicam include Loss of appetite. Some other side effects of Minicam have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Minicam are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Minicam's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Minicam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Minicam can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Minicam in conditions like Heart Disease, Asthma. Other contraindications of Minicam have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Minicam have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Minicam, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Minicam is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Minicam is used -
Severe
Moderate
Common
Is the use of Minicam safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Minicam. If you are pregnant, do not take Minicam without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Minicam safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Minicam. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Minicam on the Kidneys?
Minicam may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Minicam on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Minicam. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Minicam on the Heart?
Minicam may have severe effects on your heart, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
Minicam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Minicam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Minicam habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Minicam.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Minicam since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Minicam is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Minicam in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Minicam
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Minicam, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Minicam
Taking Minicam and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Feldene® (piroxicam)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 201-202