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What is Piroxicam: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan 13, 2021  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Piroxicam overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Feldene

Generic Names:

  • Piroxicam

Uses:

  • Treats pain. This is an NSAID.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Analgesic, Antirheumatic, Central Nervous System Agent, Musculoskeletal Agent

Forms:

  • Capsule, Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Piroxicam used for?

Feldene is a prescription-only nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is taken to relieve pain associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This medication works by blocking the enzymes responsible for causing pain and inflammation.

What form(s) does Piroxicam come in

  • Capsule

  • Tablet

What are common Piroxicam doses?

  • Capsule 10MG

  • Capsule 20MG

Common Piroxicam prescriptions

  • Piroxicam
    10mg capsule

  • Piroxicam
    20mg capsule

How to take Piroxicam

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

  • Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

  • This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

Piroxicam contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction (including asthma) to piroxicam, aspirin, or similar medicine. Do not use it if right before or after a heart surgery called coronary artery bypass graft (CABG).

Piroxicam warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Do not use this medicine during the later part of a pregnancy, unless your doctor tells you to.

  • Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, bleeding problems, heart failure, high blood pressure, other heart or circulation problems, a recent heart attack, or a history of stomach or bowel problems (including bleeding or ulcers). Tell your doctor if you smoke or drink alcohol.

  • This medicine may cause the following problems:Higher risk of blot clots, heart attack, stroke, or heart failureBleeding and ulcers in your stomach or intestinesKidney damageLiver damageSerious skin reactionsChanges in vision

  • Ovulation may be delayed in some women while this medicine is being used. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about this.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking

  • Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Piroxicam interactions

  • Do not use any other NSAID unless your doctor says it is okay. Some other NSAIDs are aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, diflunisal, ibuprofen, naproxen, or salsalate.

  • Some foods and medicines can affect how piroxicam works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Cyclosporine, digoxin, lithium, methotrexate, pemetrexedBlood pressure medicineBlood thinner (including warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat depressionSteroid medicine

  • This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of blot clots, heart attack, or strokeBleeding in your stomach or intestinesKidney problemsLiver problems

  • Ovulation may be delayed in some women while this medicine is being used. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about this.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Piroxicam side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes

  • Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Blistering, peeling, red skin rash

  • Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking

  • Chest pain that may spread, trouble breathing, coughing up blood, unusual sweating, fainting

  • Decrease in how much or how often you urinate

  • Bloody or black, tarry stools, severe stomach pain, vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Mild nausea, vomiting, gas, or constipation

  • Dizziness

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