Droxicam

Droxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug of the oxicam class. A prodrug of piroxicam, it is used for the relief of pain and inflammation in musculoskeletal disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Synthesis

When heated, phenyl pyridin-2-ylcarbamate decomposes to 2-isocyanatopyridine which reacts with the heterocyclic compound to give droxicam.