Single dose oral meloxicam for acute postoperative pain in adults.

BACKGROUND: Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used mainly in treating pain associated with arthritis. The usual oral dose for osteoarthritis is 15 mg daily, but lower doses of 7.5 mg are advised in older patients. This review sought to evaluate the efficacy and safety of or...

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Main Authors: Moore, R, Derry, S, McQuay, H
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009