Evaluation of hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic effects of piroxicam sulfonated derivatives

ABSTRACT

Background: Pain management requires new pharmacotherapy with good efficacy and less side effects. Piroxicam is used routinely in clinical practice but it is associated with side effects. To minimize the chances of adverse effects, sulfonated piroxicam derivatives [SPD] have been introduced. We sought to find hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic effects of SPD in Albino rats