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Celecoxib vs Piroxicam

Compare Celecoxib and Piroxicam side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

CelecoxibPiroxicam
Drug classNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory DrugNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
Used to treatAdenomatous polyposis coli, Ankylosing spondylitis, Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritisAnkylosing spondylitis, Inflammation, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sunburn
Generic priceFrom $0.061 each, about $1.84 for 30 (100 mg capsule)From $0.16 each, about $4.73 for 30 (10 mg capsule)
Brand priceCelebrex: from $9.53 each, about $286 for 30 (100 mg capsule)No brand price listed
Generic savingsGeneric costs over 99% less than the brandNot listed