Piroxicam¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Mechanism_Of_Action Á¤º¸ The antiinflammatory effect of Piroxicam may result from the reversible inhibition of cyclooxygenase, causing the peripheral inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. The prostaglandins are produced by an enzyme called Cox-1. Piroxicam blocks the Cox-1 enzyme, resulting into the disruption of production of prostaglandins. Piroxicam also inhibits the migration of leukocytes into sites of inflammation and prevents the formation of thromboxane A2, an aggregating agent, by the platelets.
Pharmacology
Piroxicam¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Pharmacology Á¤º¸ Piroxicam is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Piroxicam works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Piroxicam is used to reduce the pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Metabolism
Piroxicam¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Metabolism Á¤º¸ # Phase_1_Metabolizing_Enzyme:Not Available
Absorption
Piroxicam¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Absorption Á¤º¸ Well absorbed following oral administration.
Piroxicam¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Toxicity Á¤º¸ Symptoms of overdose include drowsiness, nausea, stomach pain, and/or vomiting.
Drug Interactions
Piroxicam¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Drug_Interactions Á¤º¸ Acebutolol Risk of inhibition of renal prostaglandinsAtenolol Risk of inhibition of renal prostaglandinsBetaxolol Risk of inhibition of renal prostaglandinsBevantolol Risk of inhibition of renal prostaglandinsBisoprolol Risk of inhibition of renal prostaglandinsCarteolol Risk of inhibition of renal prostaglandinsCarvedilol Risk of inhibition of renal prostaglandinsEsmolol Risk of inhibition of renal prostaglandinsLabetalol Risk of inhibition of renal prostaglandinsMetoprolol Risk of inhibition of renal prostaglandinsNadolol Risk of inhibition of renal prostaglandinsOxprenolol Risk of inhibition of renal prostaglandinsPenbutolol Risk of inhibition of renal prostaglandinsPindolol Risk of inhibition of renal prostaglandinsPractolol Risk of inhibition of renal prostaglandinsPropranolol Risk of inhibition of renal prostaglandinsSotalol Risk of inhibition of renal prostaglandinsTimolol Risk of inhibition of renal prostaglandinsRitonavir Ritonavir increases the toxicity of piroxicamWarfarin The NSAID increases the anticoagulant effectAcenocoumarol The NSAID increases the anticoagulant effectDicumarol The NSAID increases the anticoagulant effectAnisindione The NSAID increases the anticoagulant effectLithium The NSAID increases serum levels of lithiumMethotrexate The NSAID increases the effect and toxicity of methotrexateCyclosporine Monitor for nephrotoxicityAlendronate Increased risk of gastric toxicity
Piroxicam¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Description Á¤º¸ 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. [PubChem]