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What is the approximate plasma half-life of piroxicam?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Piroxicam has an approximate plasma half-life of 50 hours in humans, although elimination half-life can be longer in people with certain CYP2C9 genetic variants.

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Feldene Melt 20mgPfizer Limited · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 20Document updated 8 September 2025

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