Piroxicam
Piroxicam is an NSAID used for selected painful inflammatory arthritis. Listed uses include Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Key points
- Its long persistence can prolong gastrointestinal, kidney and cardiovascular adverse effects.
- Do not combine it with another NSAID unless directed.
- Black stools, chest pain or very little urine needs urgent care.
Select a listed product and pack to order online. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it suits you and what monitoring it needs.
Important safety checks
Ulcer history, kidney, liver or heart disease, asthma, pregnancy and anticoagulants require review.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for vomiting blood, black stools, chest pain, one-sided weakness, breathing difficulty or very little urine.