Description

Piroxicam 

• Drug class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

• Class II drug with low solubility and high permeability.  
• Potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent that also has antipyretic activity.
• Slow and gradual absorption via the oral route has a long half-life of elimination.
• Renders a prolonged therapeutic action and a delayed onset of anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
• It reduces pain, joint swelling, and morning stiffness, and improves the functionality of the joints during chronic polyarthritis.