Mobic, known generically as meloxicam, is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID. The NSAID class of medication is made up of reversible inhibitors of the cyclooxygenase, of COX, 1 and 2 enzymes, but meloxicam more effective against COX-2. By inhibiting the function of the COX enzymes, meloxicam helps modulate the immune system. The clinical indications for meloxicam include symptom control for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer pain, post-operative dental procedure pain, primary dysmenorrhea and juvenile idiopathic arthritis, formerly known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
Anti-inflammatory
Meloxicam helps decrease the production of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are chemicals in the body that help mediate inflammation. By decreasing the production of prostaglandins, meloxicam helps decrease overall inflammation in the body.
Anti-pyretic
Meloxicam can be used as an anti-pyretic. The term anti-pyretic refers to the ability of meloxicam to decrease a patient's body temperature in the setting of a fever. A fever is a temperature of 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
Analgesia
Non-selective NSAIDs are commonly used pain relievers or analgesics for minor surgery and other painful conditions. According to Dr. Jonathan P. Thompson of the Department of Anesthesia at the Leicester Royal Infirmary in the United Kingdom, the addition of meloxicam to an opioid anagesic has an analgesic effect after an abdominal hysterectomy.
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