How meloxicam works The active ingredient meloxicam inhibits the enzyme cyclooxigenase (COX), which is important for the formation of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are tissue hormones that perform a variety of functions in the body. The COX enzyme exists in two subtypes, COX-1 and COX-2. COX-1 is found in many tissues of the human body. It is … Meloxicam: Effects, Uses, Side Effects
Products Meloxicam was commercially available in tablet form (Mobicox). It was approved in many countries since 1995. It was discontinued from distribution in 2016. Structure and properties Meloxicam (C14H13N3O4S2, Mr = 351.4 g/mol) belongs to the oxicams and is a thiazole and a benzothiazine derivative. It exists as a yellow powder that is practically insoluble … Meloxicam
Products Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are available in numerous dosage forms. These include film-coated tablets, tablets, sustained-release tablets, oral suspensions, oral granules, suppositories, NSAID eye drops, lozenges, emulsifying gels, and creams (selection). The first active ingredient from this group was salicylic acid, which was used medicinally in the 19th century in the form of the … NSAID
