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Drug profile · INN

piroxicam

piroxicam (APO-PIROXICAM) is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Associated with Apotex Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
News articles 0
Drug details — piroxicam
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

piroxicam (APO-PIROXICAM) is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Associated with Apotex Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN piroxicam
Brand APO-PIROXICAM
Mechanism Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
Target Cyclooxygenase
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE
Originator Apotex Pty Ltd

Mechanism of action

Cyclooxygenase inhibitor

Primary target: Cyclooxygenase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. PIROXICAM, LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE Phase 2 · George Institute for · lateral epicondylitis

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Frequently asked questions

What is piroxicam?

piroxicam (APO-PIROXICAM) is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Associated with Apotex Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for piroxicam?

APO-PIROXICAM is a marketed brand name for piroxicam. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of piroxicam?

piroxicam has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.