What is Piroxicam used for?

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Piroxicam capsules are indicated: • For relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis. • For relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Piroxicam capsules are a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for •Relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA) ( 1 )•Relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) ( 1 )

How does Piroxicam work?

11 DESCRIPTION Piroxicam Capsules, USP is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, available as Ivory opaque/Swedish orange opaque 10 mg capsules and Swedish orange opaque/Swedish orange opaque 20 mg capsules for oral administration.

What is the active ingredient in Piroxicam?

Piroxicamum (Piroxicamum beta-cyclodextrinum)

What pharmaceutical form is Piroxicam available in?

Piroxicam: Tabletki 20 mg (doustna)

Is Piroxicam OTC or prescription only?

Piroxicam requires a doctor's prescription.

What are the side effects of Piroxicam?

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • GI Bleeding, Ulceration and Perforation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] • Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] • Heart Failure and Edema [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] • Renal Toxicity and Hyperkalemia [see Warnings and Prec

Who should NOT take Piroxicam?

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Piroxicam capsules are contraindicated in the following patients: • Known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reactions and serious skin reactions) to piroxicam or any components of the drug product [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7 , 5.9) ] • History of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Severe, sometimes fatal, anaphylactic reactions to NSAIDs have been reported in such patients [see Warnings and Pre

Does Piroxicam interact with other medications?

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS See Table 1 for clinically significant drug interactions with piroxicam. Table 1: Clinically Significant Drug Interactions with Piroxicam Drugs That Interfere with Hemostasis Clinical Impact: •Piroxicam and anticoagulants such as warfarin have a synergistic effect on bleeding. The concomitant use of piroxicam and anticoagulants have an increased risk of serious bleeding compared to the use of either drug alone.•Serotonin release by platelets plays an importa

Can Piroxicam be used during pregnancy?

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy : Use of NSAIDs during the third trimester of pregnancy increases the risk of premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus. Avoid use of NSAIDs in pregnant women starting at 30 weeks gestation ( 5.10 , 8.1 ) Infertility : NSAIDs are associated with reversible infertility. Consider withdrawal of piroxicam capsules in women who have difficulties conceiving ( 8.3 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Use of NSAIDs, including piroxicam capsules, d

What precautions should be taken with Piroxicam?

Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

Who manufactures Piroxicam?

Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. (Włochy)

What ATC class does Piroxicam belong to?

Piroxicam: ATC M01AC01. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

Piroxicam

20 mg, Tabletki

INN: Piroxicamum

Data updated: 2026-04-13

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Form

Tabletki

Dosage

20 mg

Route

doustna

Storage

Storage Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See US‍‍‍‍‍P Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense in tight, light-resistant containers as defined in the USP.

About This Product

Used to treat:

Arthritis M13Pain Management R52

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