Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Piroxicam
Drug Class
Pain Management
Chemical Class
Oxicam
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Brexin?
pain or inflammation caused by o...
used to treat pain or inflammation caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis
How It Works
Chemical Class
Oxicam
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Oxicam. It belongs to Cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Piroxicam is 331.34. Its pKa is 6.3.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
20 mg — 24 hourly
Maintenance for 1-2 Weeks
2
Adult · PO
40 mg — 24 hourly
Initial for 2 Days
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the lowest dose that is effective in treating your condition. It
4
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Active GI bleeding or ulceration, history of GI bleeding or perforation related to previous NSAID therapy, history of recurrent GI haemorrhage or ulceration (two or more distinct episodes), severe heart failure, aspirin/anti-inflammatory induced allergy, hepatic and renal failure
Important Warnings
Allergic disorders, cardiac impairment, cerebrovascular disease, coagulation defects, connective-tissue disorders, Crohns disease, elderly, heart failure, ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, risk factors for cardiovascular events, ulcerative colitis (may be exacerbated), uncontrolled hypertension, renal or hepatic impairment, monitor on long-term therapy, asthma
Side Effects
Abdominal painangioedemablood disordersbronchospasmcolitisCrohns diseasedepressiondiarrhoeadizzinessdrowsinessfluid retentionGI bleeding and ulcerationGI disturbanceshaematuriaheadache
Drug Interactions
Anticoagulants
other NSAIDs
hypoglycaemics
lithium.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Positive evidence of risk: Use only when no safer alternative exists for a serious problem.
Lactation
Caution advised, avoid
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 752.4
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 20 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 37.62 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 20Rs 752.4
ServaidRs 430
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