Meloxicam is an enolcarboxamide with preferential COX-2 inhibitory activity. In vitro studies with human tissues have confirmed the high affinity of meloxicam for COX-2, whereas COX-1 was ...

Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) prescribed for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It stops pain by blocking cyclooxygenase (COX) proteins that typically cause pain ...

Meloxicam is well absorbed after oral administration, with an absolute bioavailability of 89% that is not markedly affected by concomitant intake of food. Meloxicam reaches maximum plasma ...