Mobidin
Mobidin Products are primarily used for
About Mobidin Products
Uses of Mobidin Products
Piroxicam is used for pain relief. It relieves pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
Mobidin Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Mobidin are Vomiting, Stomach pain, Nausea1a, Headache, Dizziness.
How Mobidin Products work
Piroxicam 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).
Patient Concerns about Mobidin Products
Frequently asked questions about Mobidin Products
Frequently asked questions about Piroxicam
Q. What is the difference between Mobidin 20mg Capsule and diclofenac?
Both Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule.
Q. What is the difference between Mobidin 20mg Capsule and naproxen?
Both Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule.
Q. What is the difference between Mobidin 20mg Capsule and meloxicam?
Both Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule.
Q. What is the difference between Mobidin 20mg Capsule and ketoprofen?
Both Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule. Ketoprofen gel also showed excellent tolerability.
Q. What is the difference between Mobidin 20mg Capsule and tramadol?
Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule and nimesulide?
Both Mobidin 20mg Capsule and nimesulide are pain killers. However, Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule or any painkiller in the case of any fever with joint pain. Consult your doctor before starting Mobidin 20mg Capsule.
Q. Are Mobidin 20mg Capsule and aspirin same?
No. Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule be used along with dexamethasone?
No. Mobidin 20mg Capsule should not be used with dexamethasone. They both increase each other's toxicity. There is an increased risk of GI ulceration.
Q. Can Mobidin 20mg Capsule be used with methocarbamol?
Yes. Methocarbamol can be used with Mobidin 20mg Capsule as no serious side effects are known. Inform your doctor before starting any of the medication.
Q. Can Mobidin 20mg Capsule be used along with paracetamol?
Yes. Paracetamol can be used with Mobidin 20mg Capsule as no serious side effects are known. Inform your doctor before starting any of the medication.
Q. Is Mobidin 20mg Capsule a NSAID?
Yes. Mobidin 20mg Capsule is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Q. Is Mobidin 20mg Capsule a sulfa drug?
Mobidin 20mg Capsule is a sulphur containing compound. Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule a blood thinner?
No. Mobidin 20mg Capsule is not a blood thinner. It is a pain killer. It should be avoided in a patient with a bleeding disorder.
Q. Is Mobidin 20mg Capsule a muscle relaxant?
No. Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule a narcotic?
No. Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule be used in hypertension?
No. Mobidin 20mg Capsule is not a medication to control hypertension. It is important to note that Mobidin 20mg Capsule decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive medication when given together. Inform your doctor if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Mobidin 20mg Capsule.
Q. Can Mobidin 20mg Capsule be used along with Losartan?
No. Mobidin 20mg Capsule should not be combined with Losartan. It is important to note that Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule.
Q. Can Mobidin 20mg Capsule be used with Lisinopril?
No. Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule.
Q. Can Mobidin 20mg Capsule be used with calcium channel blocker?
Yes. Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule be used with Tizanidine?
Yes, Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule?
Yes. Mobidin 20mg Capsule can be combined with beta-cyclodextrin. Research has shown that combining Mobidin 20mg Capsule with beta-cyclodextrin leads to faster onset of action of piroxicam and reduced gastric side effects.
Q. Are there any alternatives of Mobidin 20mg Capsule?
Yes. There are alternatives to Mobidin 20mg Capsule. 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule?
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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule be used in the treatment of allergy?
No. Mobidin 20mg Capsule is not a drug to treat allergy. It is a pain killer.
Q. How long does Mobidin 20mg Capsule work?
Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule?
No. Mobidin 20mg Capsule is not known to cause high. It is a non-narcotic painkiller.
Q. Can Mobidin 20mg Capsule be used to treat menstrual cramp?
Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule for a migraine?
Mobidin 20mg Capsule is not approved for the treatment of migraine. Research studies have shown that Mobidin 20mg Capsule is effective in significantly decreasing the pain associated with migraine without aura.
Q. Is Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule as the cause of back pain can be different for different person.
Q. Is Mobidin 20mg Capsule affective in gout management?
Yes. Mobidin 20mg Capsule can be given for the treatment of acute gout. Research studies have shown Mobidin 20mg Capsule to be highly effective in the treatment of acute gout.
Q. Can you donate blood when on the medication with Mobidin 20mg Capsule?
Yes. You can donate blood when on Mobidin 20mg Capsule. Do inform your doctor before donating blood.
Q. Can I use Mobidin 20mg Capsule if I am a diabetic?
Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule so taking piroxicam can lead to increased risk of renal failure by many folds.
Q. Can I use Mobidin 20mg Capsule if I have a deranged renal function?
No. Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule lead to skin reactions?
Yes. Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule if I am pregnant?
No. Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule if I have peptic ulcer disease?
No. Mobidin 20mg Capsule is contraindicated in cases of active peptic ulcer disease. Mobidin 20mg Capsule is known to cause gastric ulceration and bleeding.
Q. Can I use Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule lead to difficulty in conception?
Yes. Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule be used with diuretics?
No. Mobidin 20mg Capsule should not be used with diuretics. Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule be used with lithium?
No. Mobidin 20mg Capsule should not be used with lithium. Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule be used with warfarin?
No. Mobidin 20mg Capsule 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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule?
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)/ Mobidin 20mg Capsule?
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 Mobidin 20mg Capsule?
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.
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