About meloxicamsnsaid, thiazole derivative, oxicam class, analgesic,anti-inflammatory.ssmechanism of action of meloxicamsthis drug reduces the prostaglandin synthesis peripherally by inhibiting cox1 & cox2 isoenzymes. this results its antinflammatory action. it is a preferential cox2 inhibitor. it also inhibits txa2 production.ssindications for meloxicams1. rheumatoid arthritis s2. osteoarthritis s3. ankylosing spondylitis s4. acute gout