Piroxicam
Agent Name
Piroxicam
Alternative Name
Feldene
CAS Number
36322-90-4
Formula
C15-H13-N3-O4-S
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
4-Hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2-pyridyl)-2H-1,2-benzothiazin-3-caboxyamid-1,1-dioxid [German]; 4-Hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(2-pyridyl)-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide-1,1-dioxide; 4-Hydroxy-2-methyl-N-2-pyridyl-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide; BAXO; CHF 1251; CP 16171; CP-16,171; Feldene; Piroftal; Piroxicamum [INN-Latin]; Pyroxycam; Roxicam; 2H-1,2-Benzothiazine-3-carboxamide, 4-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-2-pyridinyl-, 1,1-dioxide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Pharmaceuticals
Description
Solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as anti-inflammatory medication; [Merck Index]
Comments
Can cause photo-allergic contact dermatitis; It can also induce systemic photo-sensitivity in patients sensitized to thiomersal. [Kanerva, p. 1827] Piroxicam may induce photosensitivity in patients taking it systemically (photodrug reaction). [Marks, p. 201-3]
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
PACD (photoallergic contact dermatitis)
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: