oxicams
Oxicams are a class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat pain and inflammation in conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The oxicam family is notable for long duration of action and long half-lives, which allow convenient once-daily dosing in many regimens.
Common representatives include piroxicam, meloxicam, and tenoxicam; lornoxicam is also described as an oxicam in some
Indications include management of pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis; they may also be
Safety and contraindications mirror other NSAIDs: they can cause gastrointestinal irritation, ulcers, and bleeding; they may