Research Notes on Piroxicam
Piroxicam is the generic version of the brand name drug Feldene. It is a member of the oxicam group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).1 Piroxicam reduces hormones that cause pain and inflammation in the body.2
Fast Facts:
- Side effects may include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.3
- It helps with many types of arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.4
- Piroxicam should not be used in children.5
5 Great Resources on Piroxicam
- MedicineNet: Piroxicam
- RxList: Feldene (Piroxicam)
- Wikipedia: Piroxicam
- NetDoctor: Piroxicam (Feldene)
- American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacist (via MedlinePlus): Piroxicam
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Latest Headlines on Piroxicam
What is Piroxicam?
- Cerner Multum (via Revolution Health): What is Piroxicam
- Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Piroxicam (Oral Route)
- National Cancer Institute: Definition of Piroxicam
What Are The Uses for Piroxicam?
- eMedTV: What is Piroxicam Used For
- Healthnotes (via Publix): Uses of Piroxicam
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Piroxicam?
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): What Side Effects Can This Medication Cause?
- Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Piroxicam Precautions
- First DataBank (via WebMD): Piroxicam Oral Warnings
What are the Alternatives to Piroxicam?
- RxList: Arthrotec
- Celebrex: Official Site
- Wikipedia: Naproxen
- OrganizedWisdom: Celebrex
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Piroxicam?
- rVita: Arthritis and Willow Bark Overview
- National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- HealthWorld Online: Cayenne --This Popular Herb is Hot
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Piroxicam
- Revolution Health: Piroxicam (Feldene) Reviews
- DailyStrength: Does Anyone Take This? If So, Does it Help With Chronic Headaches and Pain?
- Yahoo Answers: What is Safer to Take - Celebrex, Piroxicam or Advil?
Clinical Trials for Piroxicam
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Piroxicam Clincal Trials Listing
Controversy and Lawsuits about Piroxicam
- Schmidt and Clark A National Law Firm: Feldene Linked to Stevens Johnson Syndrome
- Medscape: Largest NSAID Study Ever Casts Doubt on Entire Coxib Controversy
Abuse of Piroxicam
- A.D.A.M. (via MedLinePlus): Piroxicam Overdose
- PDRHealth: Overdosage
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Piroxicam
- PubMed Central: Articles on Piroxicam
- JAMA: Archives of Piroxicam Research
- Google Scholar: Piroxicam Articles
Research Notes References
- ↑ RxList: Feldene (Piroxicam)
- ↑ MedicineNet: Piroxicam
- ↑ First DataBank (via WebMD): Piroxicam Oral Side Effects
- ↑ Wikipedia: Piroxicam
- ↑ eMedTV: What is Piroxicam Used For
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- Last update: Oct. 22, 2008
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