Piroxicam is an NSAID or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for effectively treating fever, pain, and inflammation in the body. The drug is non-narcotic reliever of mild to moderate pain of many types, including injury, menstrual cramps, arthritis, and other musculoskeletal conditions. Its anti- inflammatory potency is similar to indomethacin and analgesic action is greater than aspirin. It has useful antipyretic property. The drug is available in capsule form in doses of 10mg, 20mg

Dosage
Rheumatoid Arthritis, osteoarthritis, Spondylitis: 20 mg daily as single dose.
Maintenance: 10-30 mg
Acute gout: 40 mg daily as a single dose
Maintenance dose: 40 mg as single or divided doses for 4-6 days.

Contra-Indications: Hypersensitivity, Pregnancy, Children patients who develop asthma or allergy with other inflammatory drugs, lactation

Side Effects
The drug has certain side effects, that can affect individuals in different ways. The following are some of the side effects, that are often associated with the drug:

• Heart burn
• Nausea
• Anorexia
• Rashes
• Oedema
• C.N.S. Manifestations

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