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Piroxicam MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Piroxicam
Tree Number(s)
D02.886.665.500
D03.383.855.500
Unique ID
D010894
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D010894
Scope Note
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.
Entry Term(s)
CP-16171
Feldene
Pharm Action
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
Related Numbers
36322-90-4
CAS Type 1 Name
2H-1,2-Benzothiazine-3-carboxamide, 4-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-2-pyridinyl-, 1,1-dioxide
NLM Classification #
QV 95
Previous Indexing
Thiazines (1966-1986)
Public MeSH Note
87
History Note
87
Date Established
1987/01/01
Date of Entry
1986/06/02
Revision Date
2016/05/31
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