piroxicam
Noun: 1. A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID): A medication used to reduce pain, fever, and inflammation. It works by blocking the body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation.
Piroxicam is used to treat conditions involving inflammation and pain. * It is commonly prescribed for the long-term management of arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. * It can also be used for other inflammatory conditions causing pain and swelling.
- Noun:
- The doctor prescribed piroxicam to manage the chronic pain from her arthritis.
- As with many NSAIDs, piroxicam should be taken with food to minimize stomach upset.
- He switched from ibuprofen to piroxicam for better control of his joint inflammation.
- Brand Name (Feldene): Piroxicam is often recognized by its former common brand name, Feldene. This is an example of a drug's proprietary (trade) name versus its generic name.
- The medication Feldene contains the active ingredient piroxicam.
- NSAID (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug): The class of drugs to which piroxicam belongs. Other examples include ibuprofen and naproxen.
- Anti-inflammatory: A general term for a substance that reduces inflammation.
- Analgesic: A pain-relieving medication.
- NSAID (this is the category, not a direct synonym)
- Anti-inflammatory agent
The word "piroxicam" refers specifically to one chemical compound used as a medicine. It does not have multiple common meanings outside of its pharmaceutical context. Its primary and sole meaning in general usage is as the defined nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
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a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Feldene) used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions
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