How does meloxicam treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?
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Stacy Wiegman answered:When the lining of a child's joints breaks down, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis results. Meloxicam treats both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis by blocking an enzyme called cyclooxygenase. This enzyme is responsible for the production of prostaglandins, which are the substances that trigger inflammation and pain.
When the lining of a child's joints breaks down, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis results. Meloxicam treats both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis by blocking an enzyme called cyclooxygenase. This enzyme is responsible for the production... More
