Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The mechanism of action of meloxicam is as a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. The chemical classification of meloxicam is nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory compounds. Meloxicam is an oxicam derivative and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (nsaid) with anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic activities. Unlike traditional nonselective nsaids, meloxicam preferentially inhibits the activity of cyclo-oxygenase ii (cox-ii), resulting in a decreased conversion of arachidonic acid into prostaglandin precursors. The resulting decrease in prostaglandin synthesis is responsible for the therapeutic effects of meloxicam.

Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The mechanism of action of meloxicam is as a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. The chemical classification of meloxicam is nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory compounds. Meloxicam is an oxicam derivative and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (nsaid) with anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic activities. Unlike traditional nonselective nsaids, meloxicam preferentially inhibits the activity of cyclo-oxygenase ii (cox-ii), resulting in a decreased conversion of arachidonic acid into prostaglandin precursors. The resulting decrease in prostaglandin synthesis is responsible for the therapeutic effects of meloxicam.