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Brand Name(s): Feldene
CAS nē: 36322-90-4
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About Piroxicam

This new site is dedicated exclusively to piroxicam.

It provides you with the most extensive product information and up-to-date resources regarding this medication, including related news articles, medical studies, an image library and all the necessary information on dosage and side effects.

Whether you are an average consumer or a pharma industry professional, you can now find out everything you need to know about piroxicam on this reference site, as well as take part in our open discussion forum by sharing your own knowledge and experience with people who are using this medication.

This unique site will also offer you inside industry news on which companies or organizations are playing an important part in its research, development, production and promotion. It is your one-stop site for a total piroxicam experience! 

Why is this medication prescribed?

Piroxicam is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

This medication is most commonly used to relieve the symptoms of arthritis and osteoarthritis, primary dysmenorrhoea, pyrexia, and as an analgesic, especially where there is an inflammatory component.

In the US, it is sold under the brand name FeldeneŽ.

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