Mobic
® (
meloxicam) is a prescription medicine used to treat pain, inflammation, swelling, and/or stiffness. It is part of a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or
NSAIDs for short.
Mobic is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals.
Mobic Uses
Mobic has been licensed for the relief of signs and symptoms associated with:
The medication is not a cure for these
types of arthritis, however, nor does it slow down the progression of the disease.
Mobic and other NSAIDs work by inhibiting the action of certain hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. These hormones are called prostaglandins.
By blocking the effects of prostaglandins, Mobic is useful at reducing pain, inflammation, and joint swelling associated with different forms of
arthritis and other painful conditions.
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