SPL Set ID: 23972bf0-e5b8-4f4b-97d0-caa05d6b061c
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Piroxicam capsules, USP are a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, available as white opaque/red opaque 10 mg capsules and red opaque 20 mg capsules for oral administration. The chemical name is 4-hydroxyl-2-methyl- N -2- pyridinyl-2 H -1,2,-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. The molecular weight is 331.35. Its molecular formula is C 15 H 13 N 3 O 4 S, and it has the following chemical structure. Piroxicam occurs as a white crystalline solid, sparingly soluble in water, dilute acid, and most organic solvents. It is slightly soluble in alcohol and in aqueous solutions. It exhibits a weakly acidic 4-hydroxy proton (pKa 5.1) and a weakly basic pyridyl nitrogen (pKa 1.8). The inactive ingredients in piroxicam capsules, USP include: corn starch, FD & C Blue 1, FD & C Red 40, gelatin, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate and titanium dioxide. Chemical Structure