what does meloxicam treat
Description and Brand Names. US Brand Name. Descriptions. Meloxicam is an nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve the symptoms of arthritis (juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis), such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain.
Ankylosing spondylitis is arthritis that affects your spine. Inflammation and pain from this disease can severely limit your mobility. Meloxicam treats ankylosing spondylitis by blocking an enzyme called cyclooxygenase. This enzyme is responsible for the production of prostaglandins, which are the substances that trigger inflammation and pain.