Feldene
Piroxicam capsules for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It blocks the enzyme that drives joint inflammation.
- Category
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories
- Active ingredient
- Piroxicam
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 10mg · 20mg
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Prescription and consultation requirements for Feldene vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Feldene details
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis · Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Alternative names
- piroxicam
- Therapeutic class
- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
- Pharmacological class
- NSAID
- Minor side effects
- dyspepsia; nausea; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; headache; fluid retention
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24–50 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Aspirin; Warfarin; Lithium
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Contraindications
active peptic ulcer disease; recent coronary artery bypass graft surgery; history of aspirin-induced asthma
Serious side effects
myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention; gastrointestinal perforation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Piroxicam capsules for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It blocks the enzyme that drives joint inflammation.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits both cyclooxygenase-1 and 2 enzymes, preventing systemic prostaglandin synthesis within active skeletal joint tissues.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid in late pregnancy due to potential risk of early closure of ductus arteriosus. Breastfeeding: Expelled in milk.
What you will receive
Feldene is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Piroxicam, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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