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Question  My docotor prescribed Meloxicam for me, and I am unsure of what it is for.  Can you help?  Thank you.
 
Answer  Meloxicam (brand name Mobic) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication. Like the other NSAIDs it has a variety of uses including OA, RA and soft tissue musculoskeletal problems such as tendinitis and bursitis.

Last update: 12:53 PM Sunday, April 15, 2007

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