Alam, M NKabir, M Z1983-12-012009-05-271983-12-012009-05-271983-12-01Alam MN, Kabir MZ. Comparative study of piroxicam and ibuprofen in rheumatoid arthritis. Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin. 1983 Dec; 9(2): 54-9http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/286Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin.Piroxicam was compared with ibuprofen in a 8 weeks randomised open clinical trial in 31 patients (16 patients with piroxicam and 15 patients with ibuprofen) with rheumatoid arthritis. Piroxicam was given in a dosage of 20mg once daily and ibuprofen 400mg three times a day. Both drugs appeared to be equally effective and there were only few minor side effects in patients on either drug. The once daily administration gives piroxicam a clear practical advantage over ibuprofen.engAdultAgedAnti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal --adverse effectsArthritis, Rheumatoid --drug therapyDrug EvaluationFemaleHumansIbuprofen --adverse effectsMaleMiddle AgedPiroxicamRandom AllocationThiazines --adverse effectsClinical Trial