Piroxicam.gif Molecular structure of piroxicam Piroxicam
4-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-pyridin-2-yl-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide
Piroxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve the symptoms of arthritis, primary dysmenorrhoea, pyrexia; and as an analgesic, especially where there is an inflammatory component.
Piroxicam is an NSAID and, as such, is a non-selective cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitor
Main article: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Piroxicam use can result in gastrointestinal toxicity, innitus, headache, and rash. The risk of adverse side efects is nearly ten times higher than with other NSAIDs.
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