Piroxicam

Trade Names: TEVA-Piroxicam, APO-Piroxicam

Uses

  • Relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
  • Treatment of ankylosing spondylitis

Adverse Effects

Considerations for PT

  1. Consider timing for pain relief prior to Physiotherapy intervention.Consider timing for pain relief prior to Physiotherapy intervention.
  2. Minimal relevant common adverse effects. Monitor for any symptoms of rare adverse effects as appropriate.

Route of Administration

  1. Oral

Mechanism of Action

Inhibits production of prostaglandins, resulting in decreased fever, pain, and/or inflammation.

Drug Dynamics

Time to Peak Effect

3 hours to 5 hours

Duration of Action

24 hours to 50 hours

Time to Onset

1 hour

Resources

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Last updated: July 16, 2026