Piroxicam Tables:
Pharmacokinetics
Bioavailability
Peak plasma level
Plasma half-life
Active metabolites
Elimination
constant
99%
3 to 5 hours
50 hours (30 to 80 hours)
irrelevant
predominantly extrarenal
Dose
Indication
Administration
Initial loading dose
Dose
Interval
Maintenance dose
Dose
Interval
rheumatic pain
oral
10-40 mg*
24 hours
10-20 mg
24 hours
acute pain
i.m.
20-40 mg*
24 hours
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*The administration of more than 20 mg daily should be limited to a few days because the higher doses represent an increased risk of gastrointestinal reactions.
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