Piroxicam

Generic name: piroxicam [ peer-OX-i-kam ]
Brand name: Feldene
Dosage form: oral capsule (10 mg; 20 mg)
Drug class:Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jan 15, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is piroxicam?

Piroxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

Piroxicam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Piroxicam can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke. Do not use piroxicam just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). Piroxicam may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use piroxicam if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID.

Piroxicam can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).

Piroxicam may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using piroxicam, especially in older adults.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• heart disease, high blood pressure, or if you smoke;

• a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot;