M01AC01 - Piroxicam |
Probably not porphyrinogenic |
PNP |
Rationale
CYP-substrate (CYP2C9).Two references consider it (probably) safe.
Chemical description
Tablets 10-30 mg/d. analgetic, antipyretic och anti-inflammatory oxicam derivative used in arthrosis, RA and Mb Bechterew. Metabolized by hydroxylation of the side chain pyridyl ring (CYP2C9) and conjugation with glucuronic acid. Very weak inhibitor of CYP3A4.
IPNet drug reports
Uneventful use reported in 8 patients with acute porphyria.
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References
| # | Citation details | PubMed ID |
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| Porphyria Drug Lists | ||
| 1. | French List
Centre Français des Porphyries
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| 2. | South African List
Porphyria South Africa No longer maintained
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