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Piroxicam (International)

Note: In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

In the US, Piroxicam (piroxicam systemic) is a member of the drug class Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and is used to treat Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Temporomandibular Joint Disorder.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

M01AC01,M02AA07,S01BC06

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0036322-90-4

Chemical Formula

C15-H13-N3-O4-S

Molecular Weight

331

Therapeutic Categories

Analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory agent

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID

Chemical Name

2H-1,2-Benzotiazine-3-carboxamide, 4-hydroxy-2-metyl-N-2-pyridinyl-, 1,1-dioxide

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
DCFDénomination Commune Française
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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