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