Drug Summary

  Drug name:  piroxicam
  Chemical name:  Piroxicam
  Formula:  C₁₅H₁₃N₃O_{4  Weight:   331.346
  CAS no:  36322-90-4
  DrugBank link:  DB00554
  Description:  A cyclooxygenase inhibiting, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) that is well established in treating rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis and used for musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhea, and postoperative pain. Its long half-life enables it to be administered once daily. [PubChem]
  Indication:  For treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.}