2006-10-15 14:48:55 · 5 answers · asked by agailm@sbcglobal.net 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Used to relieve signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis
2006-10-15 14:52:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meloxicam is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and are used to treat pain and/or inflammation. Prostaglandins are chemicals that contribute to inflammation within joints, and it is the inflammation that leads to the common symptoms of pain, tenderness and swelling associated with arthritis. Meloxicam blocks the enzymes that make prostaglandins (cyclooxygenase 1 and 2) and reduces the levels of prostaglandins. As a result, inflammation and its accompanying symptoms are reduced. Meloxicam was approved for use in April 2000.
2006-10-15 21:52:47 · answer #2 · answered by Diamond in the Rough 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meloxicam is a NSAID, a non-steriodal, anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve the symptoms of arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
2006-10-15 22:02:08 · answer #3 · answered by kath68142 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a pain-reliever, classified under Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs. It inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, the chemical mediator for pain. It is prescribed for patients with chronic inflammatory diseases, specifically osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
2006-10-15 22:32:57 · answer #4 · answered by kendoi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is used for arthiritis, to relieve pain tenderness in joints.
2006-10-15 21:52:50 · answer #5 · answered by marta n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋