Osteoarthritis

Active Ingredient: Meloxicam

Indication for Meloxicam

Population group: only elderly (65 years old or older)

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

7.5-15 mg in 1-2 divided doses daily

Route of admnistration

Oral

Defined daily dose

7.5 - 7.5 mg

Dosage regimen

From 7.5 To 7.5 mg once every day

Active ingredient

Meloxicam

Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the oxicam family, with anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties. The anti-inflammatory activity of meloxicam has been proven in classical models of inflammation. As with other NSAID, its precise mechanism of action remains unknown. However, there is at least one common mode of action shared by all NSAID (including meloxicam): inhibition of the biosynthesis of prostaglandins, known inflammation mediators.

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