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Piroxicam, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, an NSAID. As an NSAID, sulindac is an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic. | Piroxicam, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, an NSAID. As an NSAID, sulindac is an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic. | ||
It has been used in musculoskeletal and joint disorders such as ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis including juvenile idiopathic arthritis, in soft-tissue disorders, in acute gout and in postoperative pain. | It has been used in musculoskeletal and joint disorders such as ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis including juvenile idiopathic arthritis, in soft-tissue disorders, in acute gout and in postoperative pain. | ||
==Mechanism of Action== | |||
Anti-inflammatory agent | |||
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) | |||
Non-selective COX inhibitor | |||
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==Dosage== | |||
'''In the treatment of rheumatic disorders: | |||
Oral: 20 mg once daily. | |||
Piroxicam has been given in similar doses as a rectal suppository or on a short-term basis by intramuscular injection. Piroxicam is one of the few NSAIDs that can be given parenteral routes. | |||
For local treatment of painful or inflammatory conditions, 0.5% or 1% piroxicam gel is applied three or four times daily; treatment should be reviewed after 4 weeks. | |||
Revision as of 03:17, 29 September 2020
Introduction
Piroxicam, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, an NSAID. As an NSAID, sulindac is an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic. It has been used in musculoskeletal and joint disorders such as ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis including juvenile idiopathic arthritis, in soft-tissue disorders, in acute gout and in postoperative pain.
Mechanism of Action
Anti-inflammatory agent Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) Non-selective COX inhibitor
| Generic Name 藥名 | HA Code 藥物代碼 | Classification藥物分類 |
|---|---|---|
| Piroxicam Capsule 10mg | P1S1S3 |
Dosage
In the treatment of rheumatic disorders:
Oral: 20 mg once daily.
Piroxicam has been given in similar doses as a rectal suppository or on a short-term basis by intramuscular injection. Piroxicam is one of the few NSAIDs that can be given parenteral routes.
For local treatment of painful or inflammatory conditions, 0.5% or 1% piroxicam gel is applied three or four times daily; treatment should be reviewed after 4 weeks.
