[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. ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0083381 - Organic Chemical
- Pharmacologic Substance
Relation/PAR: thiazine
thiazole
[MS102] NONSALICYLATE NSAIS, ANTIRHEUMATIC
Relation/CHD: MELOXICAM 7.5 MG
MELOXICAM 15 MG