Piroxicam

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.