In line with these considerations, we found the highest risk of CKD in long-term users of
meloxicam and piroxicam even though this analysis was limited by the low number of exposed
patients. It should be noted that CKD is not currently reported among the possible side effects
of piroxicam or meloxicam in the SPC of the drugs. In particular, the risk of CKD increased by
28% and by 19% for each additional cumulative month of therapy with meloxicam or piroxicam
within one year prior to the ID, despite the lack of statistical significance.