Meloxicam
Meloxicam
Definition
An oxicam derivative and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic activities. Unlike traditional nonselective NSAIDs, meloxicam preferentially inhibits the activity of cyclo-oxygenase II (COX-II), resulting in a decreased conversion of arachidonic acid into prostaglandin precursors. The resulting decrease in prostaglandin synthesis is responsible for the therapeutic effects of meloxicam.
Also known as 4-Hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(5-methyl-2-thiazolyl)-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide, MELOXICAM, Mobec, Mobic, Mobicox, Movalis, Movatec — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC M01AC06 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C61439 per NCIT
- SCTID 125694008 per RXNORM
- SCTID 387055000 per RXNORM
- UNII VG2QF83CGL per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Osteoarthritis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bone element | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skeletal joint | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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