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- What type of drug is piroxicam?
- non steroidal anti inflammatory agent with antitumor activity in model animals
- What type tumors is piroxicam effective against?
- transitional cell carcinomas, or urinary tract infection and relief of hematuria
- What is the side effects of piroxicam treatment?
- GI toxicity with mucosal bleeding and even perforation
- What causes resistance to treatment of piroxicam?
- steriod use
- What effect does "steriod euphorsis" have on life?
- improves the quality of life
- How will the anti-inflammatory agent in piroxicam help the condition?
- it will help to control pain
- What are the corticosteriods?
- hydrocortisone, prednisone, and dexamethasone
- What is the effect of corticosteriods on tumors?
- direct lymphocytotoxic effect with symptomatic management of mast cell tumors
- What effect will be seen if there is a high dose of corticosteriods given?
- polydipsia, polyuria, and increased appetite(methylprednisone may produce less polydipsia and polyuria)
- If corticosteriods are given over a 2 week duration, what procedures must follow?
- must taper the dose to discontinue use