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Piroxicam

Medical Definition: A cyclooxygenase inhibiting, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) that is well established in treating rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis and used for musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhea, and postoperative pain. Its long half-life enables it to be administered once daily.
Also Called: CP-16171,Feldene
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 36322-90-4
Previously Indexed: Thiazines (1966-1986)

Piroxicam Medical Definitions and Terms

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