What is meloxicam?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

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Meloxicam is a prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. These forms of arthritis affect the lining of your joints, causing inflammation and pain. Meloxicam treats arthritis by blocking a substance created by your body that causes pain, inflammation and fever. The brand name of meloxicam is Mobic.

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Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, are used to reduce inflammation from such conditions as arthritis, back pain or tendinitis. Available over-the-counter, NSAIDs are one of the most common type of medications.

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