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Piroxicam

Where is Piroxicam used?

Piroxicam is a prescription drug used to treat symptoms of arthritis. Arthritis tends to begin slowly with minor symptoms that come and go which progresses over weeks and months. Relieving or reducing symptoms of arthritis helps you do more of your normal daily activities.

This can also be used to treat:

  • Felty’s Syndrome
  • Collagen Vascular Disease
  • Rheumatoid Disorder
  • Autoimmune Disorder
  • Rheumatoid Lung

This medicine is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). NSAIDs are the most prescribed medications because these are more than just pain relievers. This drug also helps lowers fever and reduces inflammation.

How does Piroxicam work?

Piroxicam works by blocking the action of a substance in the body called cyclo-oxygenase (COX). COX is involved in the production of various chemicals in the body known as prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are produced by the body in response to injury and certain diseases. This drug blocks the making of these prostaglandins and is therefore effective at reducing inflammation and pain.

Also, Piroxicam has a long period of action that one dose may provide pain relief throughout the day. You should try and take your dose at the same time each day.

How is Piroxicam taken?

  • Take this medicine by mouth with food and with a full glass of water. Follow the directions given by your doctor.  
  • Take each dose at even intervals.
  • The typical dose is 20 mg for adults ages 18 years and older.
  • Do not take your medication more frequently than directed. Long-term or continuous use may increase the risk of stroke or heart attack.
  • Take this medication usually once daily as directed by your doctor.
  • To lessen your risk of certain side effects, take this medication at the lowest dose for the shortest possible time.
  • All possible dosages and forms might not be included but your dose, form, and how frequently you take it will depend on your age, how severe your condition is, and how you react to the first dose.

What are the possible side effects of Piroxicam?

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Upset stomach
  • Urination problems

What are the precautions in taking Piroxicam?

  • This medicine may mask the signs and symptoms of infection, such as fever and inflammation. For this reason, you should tell your doctor if you get an infection while you are taking this medicine.
  • Your doctor will prescribe you the lowest effective dose of this medicine for the shortest possible time necessary to relieve your symptoms. It is important not to exceed the prescribed dose.
  • If you have heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or kidney disease, your kidney function should be assessed before starting treatment and then regularly throughout treatment with this medicine.
  • During long-term treatment with this medicine, you should have regular check-ups with your doctor so that you can be monitored for possible side effects of the medicine.
  • This drug must be used with caution in people with a history of allergies, asthma, smokers, diabetes, or high blood pressure.
  • Piroxicam should not be used by pregnant women, those with peptic ulcers, and severe heart failure.