Tylenol is a brand name for the drug known as acetaminophen (in North America) or paracetamol. It is sold under other brand names, including Panadol, or as a generic medication. It is not in the NSAID class of drugs as it does not appear to inhibit the COX enzyme and has a relatively little anti-inflammatory effect. In fact, the exact mechanisms of paracetamol are not fully understood. It is thought to prevent the release of chemicals that cause pain and increase temperature. Paracetamol may be one of the first treatments used to treat pain caused by arthritic conditions. Unlike meloxicam, however, it is not effective in reducing the underlying inflammation. Like ibuprofen, paracetamol is also used to treat mild to moderate aches and pains, headaches, and to reduce fever. Paracetamol does not interact with NSAIDs. It may, therefore, be used in combination with meloxicam (or other NSAIDs) in the treatment of arthritis.