Meloxicam
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API Product :
Meloxicam
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CEP :
¤
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WCC :
?
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Therapeutic Use :
Ophthalmologicals; Anti-Inflammatory And Anti-Rheumatic Products; Analgesics; Topical Anti-Rheumatics; Other gynaecologicals; All Other Therapeutic Products
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Originator :
Boehringer Ingelheim
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CAS No. :
71125-38-7
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Trade Name. :
MOBIC
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Molecular Weight :
351.403 g/mol
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Molecular Formula :
C14H13N3O4S2
Application
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis. It reduces pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain.
General Description
Meloxicam, sold under the brand name Mobic among others, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammation in rheumatic diseases and osteoarthritis.[2][3] It is taken by mouth.[3] It is recommended that it be used for as short of period as possible and at a low dose.[3] Common side effects include abdominal pain, dizziness, swelling, headache, and a rash.[3] Serious side effects may include heart disease, stroke, kidney problems, and stomach ulcers.[3] Use is not recommended in the third trimester of pregnancy.[3] It blocks cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) more than it blocks cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1).[3] It is in the oxicam family of chemicals and is closely related to piroxicam.