Dosing & Uses
Dosage Forms & Strengths
capsule
- 10mg
- 20mg
Administration
Take with food or 8-12 oz water to avoid GI effects
Other Indications & Uses
20 mg PO qD or div BID; no more than 30-40 mg/d
Rheumatoid arthritis (incl. juvenile), osteoarthritis
Off-label: gout
<12 years old: not recommended
Interactions
Interaction Checker
No Results
Contraindicated
Serious - Use Alternative
Significant - Monitor Closely
Minor
Contraindicated (2)
- nirmatrelvir
nirmatrelvir will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir is contraindicated with drugs that are highly dependent on CYP3A for clearance and for which elevated concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening reactions.
- nirmatrelvir/ritonavir
nirmatrelvir/ritonavir will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir is contraindicated with drugs that are highly dependent on CYP3A for clearance and for which elevated concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening reactions.
Serious - Use Alternative (21)
- aminolevulinic acid oral
aminolevulinic acid oral, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid administering other phototoxic drugs with aminolevulinic acid oral for 24 hr during perioperative period.
- aminolevulinic acid topical
piroxicam, aminolevulinic acid topical. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug may increase the photosensitizing effect of the other.
- apixaban
piroxicam and apixaban both increase anticoagulation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- benazepril
piroxicam, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.
- captopril
piroxicam, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.
- enalapril
piroxicam, enalapril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.
- erdafitinib
piroxicam will increase the level or effect of erdafitinib by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid coadministration with strong CYP2C9 inhibitors, monitor closely for adverse reactions and consider decreasing dose accordingly. If strong CYP2C9 inhibitor is discontinued, consider increasing erdafitinib dose in the absence of any drug-related toxicities.
- fosinopril
piroxicam, fosinopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.
- ketorolac
piroxicam, ketorolac. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated.
- ketorolac intranasal
piroxicam, ketorolac intranasal. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated.
- lisinopril
piroxicam, lisinopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.
- methotrexate
piroxicam increases levels of methotrexate by decreasing renal clearance. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant administration of NSAIDs with high dose methotrexate has been reported to elevate and prolong serum methotrexate levels, resulting in deaths from severe hematologic and GI toxicity. NSAIDs may reduce tubular secretion of methotrexate and enhance toxicity. .
- methyl aminolevulinate
piroxicam, methyl aminolevulinate. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug may increase the photosensitizing effect of the other.
- moexipril
piroxicam, moexipril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.
- pemetrexed
piroxicam increases levels of pemetrexed by unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Interrupt dosing in all patients taking NSAIDs with long elimination half-lives for at least 5d before, the day of, and 2d following pemetrexed administration. If coadministration of an NSAID is necessary, closely monitor patients for toxicity, especially myelosuppression, renal toxicity, and GI toxicity.
- perindopril
piroxicam, perindopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.
- quinapril
piroxicam, quinapril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.
- ramipril
piroxicam, ramipril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.
- siponimod
piroxicam will increase the level or effect of siponimod by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of siponimod with drugs that cause moderate CYP2C9 AND a moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibition is not recommended. Caution if siponimod coadministered with moderate CYP2C9 inhibitors alone.
- tacrolimus
piroxicam, tacrolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Concomitant administration increases risk of nephrotoxicity.
- trandolapril
piroxicam, trandolapril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.
Monitor Closely (245)
- acebutolol
acebutolol and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam decreases effects of acebutolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis. - aceclofenac
aceclofenac and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
aceclofenac and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - acemetacin
acemetacin and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
acemetacin and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - agrimony
piroxicam and agrimony both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- albuterol
piroxicam increases and albuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- alfalfa
piroxicam and alfalfa both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- alfuzosin
piroxicam decreases effects of alfuzosin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- aliskiren
piroxicam will decrease the level or effect of aliskiren by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. In patients who are elderly, volume-depleted (including those on diuretic therapy), or with compromised renal function, coadministration of NSAIDs with drugs that affect RAAS may increase the risk of renal impairment (including acute renal failure) and cause loss of antihypertensive effect. Monitor renal function periodically.
- alteplase
piroxicam and alteplase both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased risk of bleeding, caution is advised.
- American ginseng
piroxicam and American ginseng both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- amiloride
amiloride and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- antithrombin alfa
antithrombin alfa and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- antithrombin III
antithrombin III and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- arformoterol
piroxicam increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- argatroban
argatroban and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- asenapine
piroxicam decreases effects of asenapine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- aspirin
aspirin and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
aspirin and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - aspirin rectal
aspirin rectal and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
aspirin rectal and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate
aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - atenolol
atenolol and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam decreases effects of atenolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis. - azficel-T
azficel-T, piroxicam. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Patients taking NSAIDS may experience increased bruising or bleeding at biopsy and/or injection sites. Concomitant use of NSAIDs is not recommended.
- azilsartan
piroxicam, azilsartan. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
piroxicam decreases effects of azilsartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect. - bemiparin
bemiparin and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- benazepril
benazepril, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
- bendroflumethiazide
piroxicam increases and bendroflumethiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- betaxolol
betaxolol and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis. - betrixaban
piroxicam, betrixaban. Either increases levels of the other by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- bimatoprost
bimatoprost, piroxicam. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).
- bisoprolol
bisoprolol and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam decreases effects of bisoprolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis. - bivalirudin
bivalirudin and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- budesonide
piroxicam, budesonide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.
- bumetanide
piroxicam increases and bumetanide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam decreases effects of bumetanide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis. - candesartan
candesartan and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam decreases effects of candesartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.
candesartan, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals. - captopril
captopril, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
- carbenoxolone
piroxicam increases and carbenoxolone decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- carvedilol
carvedilol and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam decreases effects of carvedilol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis. - celecoxib
celecoxib and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
celecoxib and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - celiprolol
celiprolol and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam decreases effects of celiprolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis. - chlorothiazide
piroxicam increases and chlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- chlorpropamide
piroxicam increases effects of chlorpropamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- chlorthalidone
piroxicam increases and chlorthalidone decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cholestyramine
cholestyramine decreases levels of piroxicam by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
- choline magnesium trisalicylate
piroxicam and choline magnesium trisalicylate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam and choline magnesium trisalicylate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - cinnamon
piroxicam and cinnamon both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ciprofloxacin
piroxicam, ciprofloxacin. Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Mechanism: unknown. Increased risk of CNS stimulation and seizures with high doses of fluoroquinolones.
- citalopram
citalopram, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. If possible, avoid concurrent use.
- clomipramine
clomipramine, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- clopidogrel
clopidogrel, piroxicam. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Clopidogrel and NSAIDs both inhibit platelet aggregation.
- cordyceps
piroxicam and cordyceps both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cortisone
piroxicam, cortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.
- cyclopenthiazide
piroxicam increases and cyclopenthiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cyclosporine
piroxicam, cyclosporine. Either increases toxicity of the other by nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- dabigatran
dabigatran and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution is advised, both drugs have the potential to cause bleeding. Concomitant use may increase risk of bleeding.
- dalteparin
dalteparin and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- deferasirox
deferasirox, piroxicam. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Combination may increase GI bleeding, ulceration and irritation. Use with caution.
- defibrotide
defibrotide increases effects of piroxicam by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Defibrotide may enhance effects of platelet inhibitors.
- deflazacort
piroxicam, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.
- dexamethasone
piroxicam, dexamethasone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.
- diclofenac
diclofenac and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
diclofenac and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - dicloxacillin
dicloxacillin, piroxicam. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.
dicloxacillin, piroxicam. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor. - diflunisal
diflunisal and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
diflunisal and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - digoxin
piroxicam and digoxin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dobutamine
piroxicam increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dong quai
piroxicam and dong quai both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dopexamine
piroxicam increases and dopexamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- doxazosin
piroxicam decreases effects of doxazosin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- dronabinol
piroxicam will increase the level or effect of dronabinol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dronabinol is a CYP2C9 substrate.
- drospirenone
drospirenone and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- duloxetine
duloxetine, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- edoxaban
edoxaban, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Both drugs have the potential to cause bleeding, monitor closely. Promptly evaluate any signs or symptoms of blood loss.
- efavirenz
efavirenz will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- eltrombopag
eltrombopag increases levels of piroxicam by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. UGT inhibition; significance of interaction unclear.
- eluxadoline
piroxicam increases levels of eluxadoline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. As a precautionary measure due to incomplete information on the metabolism of eluxadoline, use caution when coadministered with strong CYP2C9/10 inhibitors.
- elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF
elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine and tenofovir with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.
- emtricitabine
emtricitabine, piroxicam. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.
- enalapril
enalapril, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
- enoxaparin
enoxaparin and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- ephedrine
piroxicam increases and ephedrine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- epinephrine
piroxicam increases and epinephrine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- epinephrine racemic
piroxicam increases and epinephrine racemic decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- epoprostenol
piroxicam and epoprostenol both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- eprosartan
eprosartan and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam decreases effects of eprosartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.
eprosartan, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals. - escitalopram
escitalopram, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- esmolol
esmolol and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam decreases effects of esmolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis. - ethacrynic acid
piroxicam increases and ethacrynic acid decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- etodolac
etodolac and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
etodolac and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - fennel
piroxicam and fennel both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fenoprofen
fenoprofen and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
fenoprofen and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - feverfew
piroxicam and feverfew both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fish oil triglycerides
fish oil triglycerides will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Prolonged bleeding reported in patients taking antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants and oral omega-3 fatty acids. Periodically monitor bleeding time in patients receiving fish oil triglycerides and concomitant antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants.
- fludrocortisone
piroxicam, fludrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.
- fluoxetine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
fluoxetine, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets. - flurbiprofen
flurbiprofen and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
flurbiprofen and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - fluvoxamine
fluvoxamine, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- fondaparinux
fondaparinux and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- formoterol
piroxicam increases and formoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- forskolin
piroxicam and forskolin both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fosinopril
fosinopril, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
- furosemide
piroxicam increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- garlic
piroxicam and garlic both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- gemifloxacin
gemifloxacin, piroxicam. Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Increased risk of CNS stimulation and seizures with high doses of fluoroquinolones.
- gentamicin
piroxicam increases and gentamicin decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ginger
piroxicam and ginger both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ginkgo biloba
piroxicam and ginkgo biloba both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- glimepiride
piroxicam increases effects of glimepiride by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- glipizide
piroxicam increases effects of glipizide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- glyburide
piroxicam increases effects of glyburide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
piroxicam increases levels of glyburide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong CYP2C9 inhibitors may decrease glyburide metabolism. - green tea
green tea, piroxicam. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Combination may increase risk of bleeding.
- heparin
heparin and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- horse chestnut seed
piroxicam and horse chestnut seed both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- hydralazine
piroxicam decreases effects of hydralazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- hydrochlorothiazide
piroxicam increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- hydrocortisone
piroxicam, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.
- ibrutinib
ibrutinib will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Ibrutinib may increase the risk of hemorrhage in patients receiving antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapies and monitor for signs of bleeding.
- ibuprofen
ibuprofen and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
ibuprofen and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - ibuprofen IV
ibuprofen IV will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor. Therapeutic duplication
ibuprofen IV and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Therapeutic duplication
ibuprofen IV and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Therapeutic duplication - imatinib
imatinib will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
imatinib, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Imatinib may cause thrombocytopenia; bleeding risk increased when imatinib is coadministered with anticoagulants, NSAIDs, platelet inhibitors, and thrombolytic agents. - indapamide
piroxicam increases and indapamide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- indomethacin
indomethacin and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
indomethacin and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - irbesartan
irbesartan and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam decreases effects of irbesartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.
irbesartan, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals. - isoproterenol
piroxicam increases and isoproterenol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ketoprofen
ketoprofen and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
ketoprofen and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - ketorolac
ketorolac and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
ketorolac and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - ketorolac intranasal
ketorolac intranasal and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
ketorolac intranasal and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - labetalol
labetalol and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam decreases effects of labetalol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis. - lacosamide
piroxicam increases levels of lacosamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider decreasing lacosamide dose when coadministered with strong CYP2C9 inhibitors.
- latanoprost
latanoprost, piroxicam. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).
- latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic
latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic, piroxicam. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).
- lesinurad
piroxicam will increase the level or effect of lesinurad by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- levalbuterol
piroxicam increases and levalbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- levofloxacin
levofloxacin, piroxicam. Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Risk of CNS stimulation/seizure. Mechanism: Displacement of GABA from receptors in brain.
- levomilnacipran
levomilnacipran, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. SNRIs may further impair platelet activity in patients taking antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
- lisinopril
lisinopril, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
- lithium
piroxicam increases levels of lithium by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lornoxicam
lornoxicam and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
lornoxicam and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - losartan
losartan and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam decreases effects of losartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.
losartan, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals. - meclofenamate
meclofenamate and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
meclofenamate and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - mefenamic acid
mefenamic acid and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
mefenamic acid and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - melatonin
melatonin increases effects of piroxicam by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Melatonin may decrease prothrombin time.
- meloxicam
meloxicam and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
meloxicam and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - mesalamine
mesalamine, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive nephrotoxicity.
- metaproterenol
piroxicam increases and metaproterenol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- methyclothiazide
piroxicam increases and methyclothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .
- methylprednisolone
piroxicam, methylprednisolone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.
- metolazone
piroxicam increases and metolazone decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- metoprolol
metoprolol and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam decreases effects of metoprolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis. - milnacipran
milnacipran, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- mipomersen
mipomersen, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Both drugs have potential to increase hepatic enzymes; monitor LFTs.
- mistletoe
piroxicam increases and mistletoe decreases anticoagulation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- moexipril
moexipril, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
- moxifloxacin
moxifloxacin, piroxicam. Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Increased risk of CNS stimulation and seizures with high doses of fluoroquinolones.
- moxisylyte
piroxicam decreases effects of moxisylyte by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- mycophenolate
piroxicam will increase the level or effect of mycophenolate by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nabumetone
nabumetone and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
nabumetone and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - nadolol
nadolol and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam decreases effects of nadolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis. - naproxen
naproxen and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
naproxen and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - nebivolol
nebivolol and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam decreases effects of nebivolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis. - nefazodone
nefazodone, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- nettle
piroxicam increases and nettle decreases anticoagulation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- norepinephrine
piroxicam increases and norepinephrine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- olmesartan
olmesartan and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam decreases effects of olmesartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.
olmesartan, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals. - ospemifene
piroxicam increases levels of ospemifene by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam, ospemifene. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. - oxaprozin
oxaprozin and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
oxaprozin and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - panax ginseng
piroxicam and panax ginseng both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- parecoxib
parecoxib and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
parecoxib and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - paroxetine
paroxetine, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- pau d'arco
piroxicam and pau d'arco both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pegaspargase
pegaspargase increases effects of piroxicam by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of bleeding events.
- penbutolol
penbutolol and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam decreases effects of penbutolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis. - perindopril
perindopril, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
- phenindione
phenindione and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- phenoxybenzamine
piroxicam decreases effects of phenoxybenzamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- phentolamine
piroxicam decreases effects of phentolamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- phytoestrogens
piroxicam and phytoestrogens both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pindolol
pindolol and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam decreases effects of pindolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis. - pirbuterol
piroxicam increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pivmecillinam
pivmecillinam, piroxicam. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.
pivmecillinam, piroxicam. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor. - potassium acid phosphate
piroxicam and potassium acid phosphate both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- potassium chloride
piroxicam and potassium chloride both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- potassium citrate
piroxicam and potassium citrate both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- potassium iodide
potassium iodide and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pralatrexate
piroxicam increases levels of pralatrexate by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs may delay pralatrexate clearance, increasing drug exposure. Adjust the pralatrexate dose as needed.
- prasugrel
piroxicam, prasugrel. Either increases effects of the other by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Chronic use of NSAIDs with prasugrel may increase bleeding risk.
- prazosin
piroxicam decreases effects of prazosin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- prednisolone
piroxicam, prednisolone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.
- prednisone
piroxicam, prednisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.
- probenecid
piroxicam will increase the level or effect of probenecid by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.
- propranolol
propranolol and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis. - protamine
protamine and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- quinapril
quinapril, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
- ramipril
ramipril, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
- reishi
piroxicam and reishi both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- reteplase
piroxicam and reteplase both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased risk of bleeding, caution is advised.
- rivaroxaban
rivaroxaban, piroxicam. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: NSAIDs are known to increase bleeding. Bleeding risk may be increased when NSAIDs are used concomitantly with rivaroxaban. Monitor for signs/symptoms of blood loss.
- rivastigmine
rivastigmine increases toxicity of piroxicam by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor patients for symptoms of active or occult gastrointestinal bleeding.
- sacubitril/valsartan
sacubitril/valsartan and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
sacubitril/valsartan, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
piroxicam decreases effects of sacubitril/valsartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect. - salicylates (non-asa)
piroxicam and salicylates (non-asa) both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam and salicylates (non-asa) both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - salmeterol
piroxicam increases and salmeterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- salsalate
piroxicam and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - saw palmetto
saw palmetto increases toxicity of piroxicam by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. May increase risk of bleeding.
- sertraline
sertraline, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- Siberian ginseng
piroxicam and Siberian ginseng both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- silodosin
piroxicam decreases effects of silodosin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid
piroxicam, sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May be associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
- sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride
sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases toxicity of piroxicam by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.
- sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate
sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases toxicity of piroxicam by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.
- sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol
piroxicam, sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Caution when bowel preps are used with drugs that cause SIADH or NSAIDs; increased risk for water retention or electrolyte imbalance.
- sotalol
sotalol and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam decreases effects of sotalol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis. - sparsentan
piroxicam and sparsentan both increase nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of NSAIDS, including selective COX-2 inhibitors, may result in deterioration of kidney function (eg, possible kidney failure). Monitor for signs of worsening renal function with concomitant use with NSAIDs.
- spironolactone
spironolactone and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- succinylcholine
piroxicam and succinylcholine both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sulfasalazine
piroxicam and sulfasalazine both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam and sulfasalazine both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - sulindac
piroxicam and sulindac both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam and sulindac both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - tafluprost
tafluprost, piroxicam. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).
- telmisartan
telmisartan and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam decreases effects of telmisartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.
telmisartan, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals. - temocillin
temocillin, piroxicam. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.
temocillin, piroxicam. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor. - tenecteplase
piroxicam and tenecteplase both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased risk of bleeding, caution is advised.
- tenofovir DF
tenofovir DF, piroxicam. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of tenofovir DF with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.
- terazosin
piroxicam decreases effects of terazosin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- terbinafine
piroxicam will increase the level or effect of terbinafine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- terbutaline
piroxicam increases and terbutaline decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ticagrelor
ticagrelor, piroxicam. Either increases effects of the other by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of bleeding with use of ticagrelor and chronic NSAID use. .
- ticarcillin
ticarcillin, piroxicam. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.
ticarcillin, piroxicam. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor. - timolol
timolol and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam decreases effects of timolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis. - tobramycin inhaled
tobramycin inhaled and piroxicam both increase nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid concurrent or sequential use to decrease risk for ototoxicity
- tolazamide
piroxicam increases effects of tolazamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- tolbutamide
piroxicam increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- tolfenamic acid
piroxicam and tolfenamic acid both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam and tolfenamic acid both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - tolmetin
piroxicam and tolmetin both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam and tolmetin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. - tolvaptan
piroxicam and tolvaptan both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- torsemide
piroxicam increases and torsemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- trandolapril
trandolapril, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
- travoprost ophthalmic
travoprost ophthalmic, piroxicam. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).
- trazodone
trazodone, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension
piroxicam, triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use of NSAIDS and corticosteroids increases the risk of gastrointestinal side effects. .
- triamterene
triamterene and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- valsartan
valsartan and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
piroxicam decreases effects of valsartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.
valsartan, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals. - venlafaxine
venlafaxine, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.
- vitamin K1 (phytonadione)
piroxicam increases and vitamin K1 (phytonadione) decreases anticoagulation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- voclosporin
voclosporin, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with drugs associated with nephrotoxicity may increase the risk for acute and/or chronic nephrotoxicity.
- vorapaxar
piroxicam, vorapaxar. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive antiplatelet effect may occur.
- vortioxetine
piroxicam, vortioxetine. Either increases effects of the other by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- warfarin
piroxicam, warfarin. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Drugs with antiplatelet properties may increase anticoagulation effect of warfarin.
- zanubrutinib
piroxicam, zanubrutinib. Either increases effects of the other by anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Zanubrutinib-induced cytopenias increases risk of hemorrhage. Coadministration of zanubritinib with antiplatelets or anticoagulants may further increase this risk.
- zotepine
piroxicam decreases effects of zotepine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
Minor (105)
- aceclofenac
aceclofenac will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- acemetacin
acemetacin will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- acyclovir
piroxicam will increase the level or effect of acyclovir by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- alendronate
piroxicam, alendronate. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of GI ulceration.
- amikacin
piroxicam increases levels of amikacin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in preterm infants.
- aminohippurate sodium
piroxicam will increase the level or effect of aminohippurate sodium by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- amiodarone
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- amobarbital
amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- anamu
piroxicam and anamu both increase anticoagulation. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- aspirin
aspirin will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- aspirin rectal
aspirin rectal will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate
aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- balsalazide
piroxicam will increase the level or effect of balsalazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- bendroflumethiazide
bendroflumethiazide will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- bosentan
bosentan will decrease the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- butabarbital
butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- butalbital
butalbital will decrease the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- carbamazepine
carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- cefaclor
cefaclor will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- cefadroxil
cefadroxil will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- cefamandole
cefamandole will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- cefpirome
cefpirome will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ceftibuten
ceftibuten will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- celecoxib
celecoxib will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- cephalexin
cephalexin will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- chlorothiazide
chlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- chlorpropamide
piroxicam will increase the level or effect of chlorpropamide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- chlorthalidone
chlorthalidone will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- choline magnesium trisalicylate
piroxicam will increase the level or effect of choline magnesium trisalicylate by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- cimetidine
cimetidine will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- colestipol
colestipol decreases levels of piroxicam by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- creatine
creatine, piroxicam. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. (Theoretical interaction) Combination may have additive nephrotoxic effects.
- cyclopenthiazide
cyclopenthiazide will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- danshen
piroxicam and danshen both increase anticoagulation. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- devil's claw
piroxicam and devil's claw both increase anticoagulation. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- diclofenac
diclofenac will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- diclofenac topical
diclofenac topical, piroxicam. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Although low, there is systemic exposure to diclofenac topical; theoretically, concomitant administration with systemic NSAIDS or aspirin may result in increased NSAID adverse effects.
- diflunisal
diflunisal will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- disulfiram
disulfiram will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- eplerenone
piroxicam decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- etodolac
etodolac will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- etravirine
etravirine will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- felbamate
felbamate will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- fenoprofen
fenoprofen will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- feverfew
piroxicam decreases effects of feverfew by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- fluconazole
fluconazole will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- flurbiprofen
flurbiprofen will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- furosemide
piroxicam decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- ganciclovir
piroxicam will increase the level or effect of ganciclovir by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- gentamicin
piroxicam increases levels of gentamicin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in preterm infants.
- hydrochlorothiazide
hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ibuprofen
ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- imidapril
piroxicam decreases effects of imidapril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- indapamide
indapamide will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- indomethacin
indomethacin will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ketoconazole
ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ketoprofen
ketoprofen will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ketorolac
ketorolac will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ketorolac intranasal
ketorolac intranasal will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- leflunomide
leflunomide will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- levoketoconazole
levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- lornoxicam
lornoxicam will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- meclofenamate
meclofenamate will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- mefenamic acid
mefenamic acid will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- meloxicam
meloxicam will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- mesalamine
piroxicam will increase the level or effect of mesalamine by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- methyclothiazide
methyclothiazide will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- metolazone
metolazone will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- metronidazole
metronidazole will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- miconazole vaginal
miconazole vaginal will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- nabumetone
nabumetone will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- naproxen
naproxen will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- nateglinide
nateglinide will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- neomycin PO
piroxicam increases levels of neomycin PO by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in preterm infants.
- nilotinib
nilotinib will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- nitazoxanide
nitazoxanide, piroxicam. Either increases levels of the other by Mechanism: plasma protein binding competition. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- noni juice
piroxicam and noni juice both increase serum potassium. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ofloxacin
ofloxacin, piroxicam. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Risk of CNS stimulation/seizure. Mechanism: Displacement of GABA from receptors in brain.
- oxaprozin
oxaprozin will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- parecoxib
parecoxib will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- paromomycin
piroxicam increases levels of paromomycin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in preterm infants.
- pentobarbital
pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- phenobarbital
phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- primidone
primidone will decrease the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- rifampin
rifampin will decrease the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- rifapentine
rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- rose hips
rose hips will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- salicylates (non-asa)
piroxicam will increase the level or effect of salicylates (non-asa) by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- salsalate
piroxicam will increase the level or effect of salsalate by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- secobarbital
secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- streptomycin
piroxicam increases levels of streptomycin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in preterm infants.
- sulfamethoxazole
sulfamethoxazole will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- sulfasalazine
piroxicam will increase the level or effect of sulfasalazine by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- sulindac
piroxicam will increase the level or effect of sulindac by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ticlopidine
ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- tobramycin
piroxicam increases levels of tobramycin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in preterm infants.
- tolfenamic acid
piroxicam will increase the level or effect of tolfenamic acid by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- tolmetin
piroxicam will increase the level or effect of tolmetin by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- triamterene
triamterene, piroxicam. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Risk of acute renal failure. Mechanism: NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis, which normally protect against nephrotoxicity.
piroxicam increases toxicity of triamterene by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis, increasing the risk of nephrotoxicity. - valganciclovir
piroxicam will increase the level or effect of valganciclovir by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- valproic acid
valproic acid will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- vancomycin
piroxicam increases levels of vancomycin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in neonates.
- voriconazole
voriconazole will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- willow bark
piroxicam will increase the level or effect of willow bark by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- zafirlukast
zafirlukast will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
Adverse Effects
Common
Edema
Anorexia
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Diarrhea
Flatulence
Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Headache
Vertigo
Pruritus
Rash
Tinnitus
Uncommon
Palpitations
Stomatitis
Drowsiness
Blurred vision
Postmarketing Reports
Body As a Whole: Fever, infection, sepsis, anaphylactic reactions, appetite changes, death, flu-like syndrome, pain (colic), serum sickness
Cardiovascular System: Congestive heart failure, hypertension, tachycardia, syncope, arrhythmia, exacerbation of angina, hypotension, myocardial infarction, vasculitis
Digestive System: Dyspepsia, elevated liver enzymes, gross bleeding/perforation, heartburn, ulcers (gastric/duodenal), dry mouth, esophagitis, gastritis, glossitis, hematemesis, hepatitis, jaundice, melena, rectal bleeding, eructation, liver failure, pancreatitis
Hemic and Lymphatic System: Anemia, increased bleeding time, ecchymosis, eosinophilia, epistaxis, leukopenia, purpura, petechial rash, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, lymphadenopathy, pancytopenia
Hypersensitivity: Positive ANA
Metabolic and Nutritional: Weight changes, fluid retention, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia
Nervous System: Anxiety, asthenia, confusion, depression, dream abnormalities, insomnia, malaise, nervousness, paresthesia, somnolence, tremors, akathisia, convulsions, coma, hallucinations, meningitis, mood alterations
Respiratory System: Asthma, dyspnea, respiratory depression, pneumonia
Skin and Appendages: Alopecia, bruising, desquamation, erythema, photosensitivity, sweat, angioedema, toxic epidermal necrosis, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, onycholysis, Stevens Johnson Syndrome, urticaria, vesiculobullous reaction
Special Senses: Conjunctivitis, hearing impairment, swollen eyes
Urogenital System: Abnormal renal function, cystitis, dysuria, hematuria, hyperkalemia, interstitial nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, oliguria/polyuria, proteinuria, renal failure, glomerulonephritis
Reproductive system and breast disorders: Female fertility decreased
Warnings
Black Box Warnings
Cardiovascular Risk
- NSAIDs may increase risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction (MI), & stroke, which can be fatal
- Risk may increase with duration of use
- Patients with risk factors for or existing cardiovascular disease may be at greater risk
- NSAIDs are contraindicated for perioperative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery (increased risk of MI & stroke)
Gastrointestinal Risk
- NSAIDs increase risk of serious GI adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, & perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal
- GI adverse events may occur at any time during use & without warning symptoms
- Elderly patients are at greater risk for serious GI events
Contraindications
Absolute: ASA allergy
Relative: bleeding disorders, duodenal/gastric/peptic ulcer, stomatitis, SLE, ulcerative colitis, upper GI disease, late pregnancy (may cause premature closure of the ductus arteriosus)
Cautions
May increase risk of asthma (bronchial), cardiac disease, CHF, hepatic impairment, HTN, renal impairment
Long-term administration of NSAIDs may result in renal papillary necrosis and other renal injury; patients at greatest risk include the elderly, or those with impaired renal function, hypovolemia, heart failure, liver dysfunction, salt depletion, and individuals taking diuretics, ACE inhibitors, or ARBs
May cause serious gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events including inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach, small intestine, or large intestine when used long term and can be fatal; administer lowest effective dose for short periods; use caution
Factors that increase risk of GI bleeding in patients treated with NSAIDs include longer duration of NSAID therapy; concomitant use of oral corticosteroids, antiplatelet drugs (such as aspirin), anticoagulants; or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs); smoking; use of alcohol; older age; and poor general health status
Not for administration to patients that have experienced aspirin anaphylactoid reactions
Anemia reported in patients receiving NSAIDs, including piroxicam; may prolong bleeding time; monitor
NSAIDs may cause adverse eye reactions; consult ophthalmologist if symptoms occur
NSAIDs including piroxicam can cause serious skin adverse events such as exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), which can be fatal
Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)
- Drug Reaction reported in patients taking NSAIDs; some of these events have been fatal or life-threatening; DRESS typically, although not exclusively, presents with fever, rash, lymphadenopathy, and/or facial swelling
- Other clinical manifestations may include hepatitis, nephritis, hematological abnormalities, myocarditis, or myositis; sometimes symptoms of DRESS may resemble an acute viral infection
- Eosinophilia is often present; because this disorder is variable in its presentation, other organ systems not noted here may be involved
- Early manifestations of hypersensitivity, such as fever or lymphadenopathy, may be present even though rash is not evident; if such signs or symptoms are present, discontinue therapy and evaluate the patient immediately
Heart Failure(HF) risk
- NSAIDS have the potential to trigger HF by prostaglandin inhibition that leads to sodium and water retention, increased systemic vascular resistance, and blunted response to diuretics
- NSAIDS should be avoided or withdrawn whenever possible
- AHA/ACC Heart Failure Guidelines; Circulation. 2016; 134
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Use of NSAID can cause premature closure of fetal ductus arteriosus and fetal renal dysfunction leading to oligohydramnios and, in some cases, neonatal renal impairment
Because of these risks, limit dose and duration of use between about 20 and 30 weeks of gestation, and avoid use at about 30 weeks of gestation and later in pregnancy
Use of NSAIDs at about 20 weeks gestation or later in pregnancy has been associated with cases of fetal renal dysfunction leading to oligohydramnios, and in some cases, neonatal renal impairment
If an NSAID is necessary at about 20 weeks gestation or later in pregnancy, limit use to lowest effective dose and shortest duration possible; if treatment extends beyond 48 hours, consider monitoring with ultrasound for oligohydramnios; if oligohydramnios occurs, discontinue therapy and follow up according to clinical practice
Data from observational studies regarding other potential embryofetal risks of NSAID use in women in first or second trimesters of pregnancy are inconclusive
In animal reproduction studies in rats and rabbits, there was no evidence of teratogenicity at exposures up to 5 and 10 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD), respectively
In rat studies fetotoxicity (postimplantation loss) was observed at exposures 2 times the MRHD, and delayed parturition and an increased incidence of stillbirth were noted at doses equivalent to the MRHD of piroxicam
Based on animal data, prostaglandins have been shown to have an important role in endometrial vascular permeability, blastocyst implantation, and decidualization
In animal studies, administration of prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors such as piroxicam, resulted in increased pre- and post-implantation loss
Prostaglandins also have been shown to have an important role in fetal kidney development; in published animal studies, prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors reported to impair kidney development when administered at clinically relevant doses
Reproductive potential
- Based on mechanism of action, use of prostaglandin-mediated NSAIDs may delay or prevent rupture of ovarian follicles, which has been associated with reversible infertility in some women
- Published animal studies have shown that administration of prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors has the potential to disrupt prostaglandin-mediated follicular rupture required for ovulation; small studies in women treated with NSAIDs have also shown a reversible delay in ovulation
- Consider withdrawal of NSAIDs in women who have difficulties conceiving or who are undergoing investigation of infertility
Labor or delivery
- There are no studies on effects during labor or delivery; in animal studies, NSAIDS, including piroxicam inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, cause delayed parturition, and increase incidence of stillbirth
Lactation
Limited data from 2 published reports that included a total of 6 breastfeeding women and 2 infants showed piroxicam is excreted in human milk at approximately 1% to 3% of the maternal concentration
No accumulation of piroxicam occurred in milk relative to that in maternal plasma during treatment; the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with mother’s clinical need for drug and any potential adverse effects on breastfed infant from therapy or from underlying maternal condition
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Half-life:14-158 hr (average 50 hr)
Onset: 15-30 min (single 20 mg dose); 1 hr (multiple 20 mg doses)
Duration: 48-72 hr
Peak Plasma
Time: 3-5 hr (a single 20 mg dose)
Concentration: 1.5-2 mcg/mL (single 20 mg dose); 3-8 mcg/mL (multiple-dose of 20 mg daily)
Other Information
Protein Bound: 99.3% (with plasma concentrations 5-30 mcg/mL)
Vd: 0.12-0.14 L/kg
Metabolism: hydroxylation at the 5 position of the pyridyl side chain; conjugation by cyclodehydration, hydrolysis of: amide linkage, decarboxylation, ring contraction, N-demethylation
Metabolites: hydroxy, parent drug
Excretion: urine, feces
Enzymes inhibited: cyclooxygenase
Mechanism of Action
Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins in body tissues by inhibiting cyclooxygenase; at least 2 isoenzymes, cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) & -2 (COX-2)
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Patient Handout
piroxicam oral
PIROXICAM - ORAL
(pir-OX-i-kam)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Feldene
WARNING: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (including piroxicam) may rarely increase the risk for a heart attack or stroke. This effect can happen at any time while taking this drug but is more likely if you take it for a long time. The risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, due to smoking, family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes). Do not take this drug right before or after heart bypass surgery (CABG).This drug may rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. This effect can occur without warning at any time while taking this drug. Older adults may be at higher risk for this effect.Stop taking piroxicam and get medical help right away if you notice any of these rare but serious side effects: stomach/abdominal pain that doesn't go away, black/tarry stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, unusual sweating, confusion, weakness on one side of the body, trouble speaking, sudden vision changes.Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the benefits and risks of taking this drug.
USES: Piroxicam is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. Reducing these symptoms helps you do more of your normal daily activities. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation.If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section.
HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using piroxicam and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily with a full glass of water (8 ounces/240 milliliters). Do not lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking this drug. To prevent stomach upset, take this medication with food, milk, or an antacid.The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. To reduce your risk of stomach bleeding and other side effects, take this medication at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time. Do not increase your dose, take it more often, or take it for a longer time than prescribed.If you are taking this drug "as needed" (not on a regular schedule), remember that pain medications work best if they are used as the first signs of pain occur. If you wait until the pain has worsened, the medication may not work as well.It may take several weeks of taking this drug regularly until you get the full benefit.Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.
SIDE EFFECTS: See also Warning section.Upset stomach, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, or headache may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: easy bruising/bleeding, difficult/painful swallowing, hearing changes (such as ringing in the ears), mental/mood changes, signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine), unexplained stiff neck, vision changes, symptoms of heart failure (such as swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, unusual/sudden weight gain).This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of liver damage, including: nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, loss of appetite, dark urine, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: fever, swollen lymph nodes, rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
PRECAUTIONS: Before taking piroxicam, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to aspirin or other NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: asthma (including a history of worsening breathing after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs), blood disorders (such as anemia, bleeding/clotting problems), growths in the nose (nasal polyps), heart disease (such as previous heart attack), high blood pressure, liver disease, stroke, throat/stomach/intestinal problems (such as bleeding, heartburn, ulcers).Kidney problems can sometimes occur with the use of NSAID medications, including piroxicam. Problems are more likely to occur if you are dehydrated, have heart failure or kidney disease, are an older adult, or if you take certain medications (see also Drug Interactions section). Drink plenty of fluids as directed by your doctor to prevent dehydration and tell your doctor right away if you have a change in the amount of urine.This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol and tobacco, especially when combined with this medicine, may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Limit alcohol and stop smoking. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Tell your doctor right away if you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness.Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).Older adults may be at greater risk for stomach/intestinal bleeding, kidney problems, heart attack, and stroke while using this drug.Before using this medication, women of childbearing age should talk with their doctor(s) about the benefits and risks. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. This medication may harm an unborn baby and cause problems with normal labor/delivery. It is not recommended for use in pregnancy from 20 weeks until delivery. If your doctor decides that you need to use this medication between 20 and 30 weeks of pregnancy, you should use the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time. You should not use this medication after 30 weeks of pregnancy.This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Products that may interact with this drug include: aliskiren, ACE inhibitors (such as captopril, lisinopril), angiotensin II receptor blockers (such as losartan, valsartan), cidofovir, corticosteroids (such as prednisone), lithium, "water pills" (diuretics such as furosemide).This medication may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with other drugs that also may cause bleeding. Examples include anti-platelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as dabigatran/enoxaparin/warfarin, among others.Check all prescription and nonprescription medicine labels carefully since many medications contain pain relievers/fever reducers (aspirin, NSAIDs such as celecoxib, ibuprofen, or ketorolac). These drugs are similar to piroxicam and may increase your risk of side effects if taken together. However, if your doctor has directed you to take low-dose aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke (usually 81-162 milligrams a day), you should continue taking the aspirin unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe stomach pain, trouble breathing, extreme drowsiness.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood pressure, complete blood count, liver/kidney function) may be done while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.Lifestyle changes (such as weight loss if needed, strengthening/conditioning exercises) may help improve your flexibility and joint function. Consult your doctor for specific instructions.
MISSED DOSE: If you are taking this drug on a regular schedule (not just "as needed") and you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
Information last revised December 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.
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- Manage and view all your plans together – even plans in different states.
- Compare formulary status to other drugs in the same class.
- Access your plan list on any device – mobile or desktop.
