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|Oral: initially 600 to 1000 mg daily in divided doses adjusted to response to a maintenance dose of 300 to 600 mg daily. Modified-release preparations are available for once-daily use in stable conditions. | |Oral: initially 600 to 1000 mg daily in divided doses adjusted to response to a maintenance dose of 300 to 600 mg daily. Modified-release preparations are available for once-daily use in stable conditions. | ||
|'''For treatment of acute pain: | |||
|Oral: 200 to 400 mg every 6 to 8 hours, to a maximum of 1 g 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. | |||
Revision as of 23:50, 28 September 2020
| Generic Name 藥名 | HA Code 藥物代碼 | Classification藥物分類 |
|---|---|---|
| Etodolac Capsule 200mg | P1S1S3 |
Mechanism of Action
Anti-inflammatory agent, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) selective COX-2 inhibitor
Dosage
|In the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis:
|Oral: initially 600 to 1000 mg daily in divided doses adjusted to response to a maintenance dose of 300 to 600 mg daily. Modified-release preparations are available for once-daily use in stable conditions.
|For treatment of acute pain:
|Oral: 200 to 400 mg every 6 to 8 hours, to a maximum of 1 g 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.
