Chemical formula: C₁₅H₁₃N₃O₄S Molecular mass: 331.346 g/mol PubChem compound: 54676228
Piroxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic activity. It is effective regardless of the aetiology of the inflammation.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| M01AC01 | Piroxicam | M Musculo-skeletal system → M01 Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products → M01A Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, non-steroids → M01AC Oxicams |
| M02AA07 | Piroxicam | M Musculo-skeletal system → M02 Topical products for joint and muscular pain → M02A Topical products for joint and muscular pain → M02AA Antiinflammatory preparations, non-steroids for topical use |
| S01BC06 | Piroxicam | S Sensory organs → S01 Ophthalmologicals → S01B Antiinflammatory agents → S01BC Antiinflammatory agents, non-steroids |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIROXICAM Capsule | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| PIROXICAM Gel | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Piroxicam is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Austria (AT)Brazil (BR)Hong Kong (HK)Ireland (IE)Nigeria (NG)United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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