| Item |
Information |
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Drug Groups
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approved |
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Description
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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 |
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Humans and other mammals |
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| 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% |