Drug Groups

approved

Description

Tenoxicam, an antiinflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties, is used to treat osteoarthritis and control acute pain.

Indication

For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, backache, and pain.

Pharmacology

Tenoxicam, an antiinflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties, is used to treat osteoarthritis and control acute pain.

Affected Organisms

Biotransformation

Tenoxicam is metabolized in the liver to several pharmacologically inactive metabolites (mainly 5'-hydroxy-tenoxicam).

Absorption

Oral absorption of tenoxicam is rapid and complete (absolute bioavailability 100%).

Half Life

72 hours (range 59 to 74 hours)

Protein Binding

99%