Piroxicam: Anti-Inflammatory
What is Piroxicam? Piroxicam (brand name Feldene®) is a NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) that works by stopping the body’s production of an enzyme, cyclooxygenase, which makes prostaglandins, hormone-like substances that affect inflammation, muscle relaxation/contraction, and blood vessel contraction and dilation in the body. Why is it prescribed? Piroxicam is prescribed to treat pain, tenderness, stiffness, [...]
