What is piroxicam drugs used for?
Piroxicam is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints) and rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints). Piroxicam is in a class of medications called NSAIDs.
What is piroxicam beta cyclodextrin used for?
Piroxicam+Beta-Cyclodextrin is used for pain relief. Piroxicam + Beta-Cyclodextrin is a combination of two medicines: Piroxicam and Beta-Cyclodextrin which relieve pain.
Who should not use piroxicam?
You should not take piroxicam while you are trying to get pregnant. It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk. Piroxicam is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
What are cyclodextrins used for?
In the pharmaceutical industry, cyclodextrins have mainly been used as complexing agents to increase the aqueous solubility of active substances poorly soluble in water, in order to increase their bioavailability and to improve stability.
What type of drug is piroxicam?
Piroxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). piroxicam works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.
What are the side effects of piroxicam?
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).
How do you take piroxicam for arthritis?
Piroxicam comes only as a capsule you take by mouth. Piroxicam oral capsule is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. High blood pressure warning: Piroxicam can cause high blood pressure or make your high blood pressure worse. You may need to check your blood pressure level often while taking this drug.
Is piroxicam safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women?
For pregnant women: Piroxicam is a category C pregnancy drug. That means two things: Research in animals has shown adverse effects to the fetus when the mother takes the drug.