User:Mr. Ibrahem/Piroxicam

Piroxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammation. This includes in condition like arthritis and painful periods. It is taken by mouth or applied to the skin.

Common side effects include heartburn, nausea, diarrhea, rash, headache, swelling, and ringing in the ears. Other side effects may include anaphylaxis, kidney problems, gastrointestinal bleeding, heart disease, heart failure, and high blood pressure. Use in the later part of pregnancy may harm the baby. It is in the oxicam family of medications and works by blocking COX-1 and COX-2.

Piroxicam was patented in 1968 and approved for medical use in 1979. It is available as a generic medication. In the United Kingdom a month of medication costs the NHS about £5 as of 2021. In the United States this amount costs about 30 USD. It is marketed under many brand names.