Piroxicam
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| Pronunciation | /paɪˈrɒksɪˌkæm/ |
| Trade names | Feldene, others[1] |
| Other names | Piroksikam, piroxikam |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
| MedlinePlus | a684045 |
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| Routes of administration | By mouth |
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| Protein binding | 99%[3] |
| Metabolism | Liver-mediated hydroxylation and glucuronidation[3] |
| Elimination half-life | 50 hours[3] |
| Excretion | Urine, faeces |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.048.144 |
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| Formula | C15H13N3O4S |
| Molar mass | 331.35 g·mol−1 |
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Piroxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the oxicam class used to relieve the symptoms of painful inflammatory conditions like arthritis.[3][4] Piroxicam works by preventing the production of endogenous prostaglandins which are involved in the mediation of pain, stiffness, tenderness and swelling.[3] The medicine is available as capsules, tablets and, in some countries, as a prescription-free gel 0.5%.[5] It is also available in a betadex formulation, which allows a more rapid absorption of piroxicam from the digestive tract.[3] Piroxicam is one of the few NSAIDs that can be given parenteral routes.
It was patented in 1968 by Pfizer and approved for medical use in 1979.[6] It became generic in 1992,[7] and is marketed worldwide under many brand names.[1]
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