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Meloxicam

Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve the symptoms of arthritis, primary dysmenorrhoea, pyrexia; and as an analgesic, especially where there is an inflammatory component. It is closely related to piroxicam. more...

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In Europe it is marketed under the names of Movalis, Melox, and Recoxa.

Mechanism of action

Meloxicam is an NSAID and, as such is a cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitor. It is generally marketed under the name MOBIC. Meloxicam has been shown, especially at its low therapeutic dose, to selectively inhibit COX-2 over COX-1.

Adverse effects

Meloxicam use can result in gastrointestinal toxicity, tinnitus, headache, and rash. The risk of adverse side effects is lower than with piroxicam, diclofenac, or naproxen. Although it does inhibit thromboxane A, it does not appear to do so at levels that would interfere with platelet function.

Approval status

Meloxicam is quite popular in Europe for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It has recently (as of 2004) been approved for use in treating osteoarthritis in the United States.

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