piroxicam

/pɪˈrɑksɪkæm/
noun
  1. A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to reduce pain, swelling, and stiffness from arthritis and other conditions.
    • Piroxicam can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach.
    • The doctor prescribed piroxicam for my knee arthritis.
    • She took piroxicam every morning to help with her joint pain.
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