Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Piroxicam
Drug Class
Pain Management
Chemical Class
Oxicam
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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
You should not use piroxicam if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID
Piroxicam can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors
Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG)
Piroxicam may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal
These conditions can occur without warning while you are using piroxicam, especially in older adults
Important Warnings
Piroxicam can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke
Do not use piroxicam just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG)
Piroxicam may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hivesdifficult breathingswelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (feversore throatburning eyesskin painred or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Get emergency medical help if you have signs of a heart attack or stroke: chest pain spreading to your jaw or shouldersudden numbness or weakness on one side of the bodyslurred speechleg swellingfeeling short of breath. Stop using piroxicam and seek medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect many parts of your body. Symptoms may include skin rashfeverswollen glandsmuscle achessevere weakness
Drug Interactions
Ask your doctor before using piroxicam if you take an antidepressant. Taking certain antidepressants with an NSAID may cause you to bruise or bleed easily. Tell your doctor about all your other medicines
especially: digoxin
lithium
methotrexate
a blood thinner or other medication used to prevent blood clots
heart or blood pressure medication
including a diuretic or "water pill"
or steroid medicine (such as prednisone ). This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect piroxicam
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 210
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 210
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Piroxicam, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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