Tenoxicam is available as a lyophilized powder for injection in vials containing 20 and 40 mg of drug. Also present in the vials are mannitol, ascorbic acid, disodium edetate, tromethamine, and sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid. The lyophilized powder should be reconstituted using the 2-mL ampuls of sterile water for injection provided for that purpose.38; 115
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Mobiflex, Tilcotil
Tenoxicam is administered by intramuscular38; 115 or intravenous bolus injection.38; 115 Addition to infusion solutions is not recommended.38; 115
The greenish-yellow lyophilized powder in intact vials should be stored at controlled room temperature at or below 25°C (38) to 30°C (115) and protected from freezing. The drug is stable for 24 hours after reconstitution, but administration immediately after preparation is recommended. It should not be added to infusion solutions because of the possibility of precipitation.38; 115
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