piroxicam
- noun
- /ˌpɪrˈɒksɪkæm/
- Specialized
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piroxicam
- Many patients find that piroxicam is effective in managing chronic inflammatory conditions.
Examples
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Of the tNSAIDs, ibuprofen carries the lowest risk, although serious and fatal events have been reported, while diclofenac, naproxen, ketoprofen, piroxicam, and indometacin carry intermediate risk.
Academic text (2012) -
The doctor prescribed piroxicam to help reduce the inflammation in my joints.
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After starting treatment with piroxicam, I noticed a significant decrease in my arthritis pain.
Synonyms
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3.8
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling, often used for arthritis and muscle pain
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3.4
Medicine that reduces swelling and pain
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6.3
A medicine that reduces pain, fever, and swelling, often for arthritis
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8.2
A medicine sold under a brand name that reduces joint pain and swelling from arthritis
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6.0
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling in arthritis
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling used for arthritis
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling, often used for arthritis
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word piroxicam is a medicine name whose ending -oxicam appears in other drugs like meloxicam, so a helpful way to remember it is as part of the 'oxicam' family of anti-inflammatory medicines. That's why piroxicam is used to treat arthritis and to reduce 'inflammation' and 'pain'.