Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) of the oxicams family with anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties.
It acts by inhibiting the formation of prostaglandins in the body, substances that cause symptoms of inflammation on the damaged area.
Indicated for: short-term symptomatic treatment of acute exacerbations of osteoarthritis, long-term symptomatic treatment of rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis.
The greater ability to inhibit COX-2, relatively to COX-1 is responsible for it’s better gastrenteric tolerance, compared to other, less selective NSAIDs.
DRUG ACTIVE SUBSTANCE | CONTENT | PHARMACEUTICAL FORM | PACKAGING | THERAPEUTICAL CATEGORY |
Meloxicam | 15 mg/tab | Tablets | BT x 30 Tablets BT x 50 Tablets |
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) |