Term Name: | droxicam |
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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 ) |