Piroxicam is a prescription medicine. It is typically used for the treatment of Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Pain. The alternative uses of Piroxicam have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Piroxicam. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Piroxicam also has some side effects, the most common being Loss of appetite. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Piroxicam can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Piroxicam are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Piroxicam's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Piroxicam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Piroxicam related warnings section.
Piroxicam can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Piroxicam in conditions like Heart Disease, Asthma. Other contraindications of Piroxicam have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Piroxicam may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Piroxicam is safe while driving, and is addiction.
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