Talk:Meloxicam

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[edit] Coxflam

Also marketed as Coxflam in South Africa

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I also would like to inform that meloxicam has a OH group in the second ring and not a ketone group (C=O) as drawn. Thanx for your attention. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 143.106.51.7 (talk • contribs) 18:30, 5 June 2007

The molecular formula (if I count correctly) does not have the additonal "H" required. Likewise the PubChem 5281106 link has the same molecular structure as currently in the article. Whilst DrugBank suggests switch of -OH for =O groups two carbons across. Can someone help clarify which (?or both) is correct here. David Ruben ^Talk 23:02, 5 June 2007 (UTC)

They're likely tautomers. The FDA label shows the structure as 143.106.51.7 noted, so I'll update the structure accordingly. Fvasconcellos (t·c) 01:53, 6 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Function

The article currently says, "Meloxicam significantly decreased symptoms of pain, function, and stiffness in patients ..."

What does it mean to have decreased function?

Rdhettinger 06:11, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

The term "Decreased Function" refers to the reduction of motion, for example, inflammation in a joint. Thor Malmjursson (talk) 13:44, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Merger proposal

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The result was merge into Meloxicam. —Fvasconcellos (t·c) 14:39, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

I propose to merge the contents of Metacam onto this article, Metacam is just the trade name for the drug for use in veterinary. There is a sizeable overlap between the two articles, and even some of the information is duplicated. -- dockingman^talk 17:20, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

I wholeheartedly agree. If there's no opposition in a few days, feel free to perform the merge yourself, or leave me a note and I'll go ahead. Fvasconcellos (t·c) 18:00, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

I also agree, relative therapeutic dosages should be included for humans and animalsDoctorcasey (talk) 22:22, 27 February 2008 (UTC)docklc

I would wholeheartedly agree to a merger of this article with Meloxicam, since as has been stated there is sizeable overlap, simply needs listing as a brand name with base uses in veterinary medicine. Thor Malmjursson (talk) 11:39, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

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