The molecule is a benzothiazine that is the 1-[(ethoxycarbonyl)oxy]ethyl ether of piroxicam. A prodrug for piroxicam, it is used for the relief of pain and inflammation in musculoskeletal disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. It has a role as a prodrug, an analgesic, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, an antirheumatic drug and an EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor. It is a benzothiazine, a sulfonamide, an aminopyridine, a monocarboxylic acid amide, an etabonate ester and an acetal. It derives from a piroxicam.
ethyl 1-[[2-methyl-1,1-dioxo-3-(pyridin-2-ylcarbamoyl)-1lambda6,2-benzothiazin-4-yl]oxy]ethyl carbonate