Piroxicam
FDA Approved: * May 29, 1992Pharm Company: * SCS
Category: Arthritis
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 (not in all countries) as a prescription-free gel 0.5%.[5] ... [wikipedia]
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Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug ## hi i would like to know if piroxicam tablets cause a blistering affect while in t...
4 REPLIESBlue round pill an NSAID ## Based on the description provided this is NOT piroxicam. I found your pill to be Naproxen so...
1 REPLYgreen capsle number 93 757 ## Yes, this contains 20mgs of Piroxicam, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory used to treat pain...
1 REPLYNP20 ## Piroxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, used to treat pain and swelling. Common side effects may include:...
3 REPLIESis this medicine still ok to take, it expired in 2009 ## Hello, Vera! How are you? Medications degrade over time and ten...
1 REPLYgreen capsule used as an anti inflammatory ## Please see the drug information page about Piroxicam for more details. Did...
1 REPLYIs Piroxicam (Feldene) part of the 'benzo' family? ## No, this is not of the Benzodiazepine family. This is a no...
1 REPLYprescribe for bladder pain or urinary track infection ## Piroxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, so it is not pre...
1 REPLYgreen capsule 95757 ## Is the marking possibly 93 757? That is Piroxicam 20mgs, but it is not manufactured by Mylan. The...
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