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Why Is Meloxicam Prescribed For?
Question: what is MELOXICAM and why am I taking it?
Brief Answer:
It is a painkiller
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is a potent pain-killer so I guess you must have some sort of arthritis because this is a common cause for patients to use it.
Let me add some reasons against its use though. Peptic ulcer disease, chronic kidney disease, increased liver enzymes, arterial hypertension, etc.
I hope I've helped!
If you'd like more details about it, please contact me again, using your follow-up questions.
Kind Regards!
It is a painkiller
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is a potent pain-killer so I guess you must have some sort of arthritis because this is a common cause for patients to use it.
Let me add some reasons against its use though. Peptic ulcer disease, chronic kidney disease, increased liver enzymes, arterial hypertension, etc.
I hope I've helped!
If you'd like more details about it, please contact me again, using your follow-up questions.
Kind Regards!
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