Term Name: droxicam
Synonyms: 5-methyl-3-(pyridin-2-yl)-2H,5H-[1,3]oxazino[5,6-c][1,2]benzothiazine-2,4(3H)-dione 6,6-dioxide, droxicam, droxicamum
Definition: An organic heterotricyclic compound that is 2H,5H-[1,3]oxazino[5,6-c][1,2]benzothiazine-2,4(3H)-dione 6,6-dioxide substituted at positions 3 and 5 by pyridin-2-yl and methyl groups respectively. A prodrug of piroxicam, it is used for the relief of pain and inflammation in musculoskeletal disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:76133]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: organic heterotricyclic compound pyridines
has_functional_parent: piroxicam
has_role: cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor hepatotoxic agent non-narcotic analgesic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug platelet aggregation inhibitor prodrug