Is meloxicam used for muscle pain?

Have you ever experienced a sharp pain running through your muscles? Or are you an athlete constantly trying to push yourself beyond limits? If yes, then you must be aware of the never-ending search for the perfect muscle relaxant. Well, look no further as we bring to you our take on whether meloxicam could be used to treat muscle pain or not.

What is Meloxicam?

Before jumping straight into discussing meloxicam’s efficiency in treating muscle pain, let’s first try and understand what it is. Meloxicam falls under the category of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and is generally prescribed as a medication for relieving inflammation caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Its primary function is to block enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX), which plays a vital role in synthesizing prostaglandins that cause inflammation, swelling and body pains.

How Does Meloxicam Work?

Now that we know about meloxicam’s basics let us dig deeper into its working mechanism.
Meloxicam works by decreasing the substances responsible for triggering inflammation from within the body known as prostaglandins (a type of hormone). During an injury or illness, certain enzymes like COX-2 catalyze converting arachidonic acid culminating with various pro-inflammatory PGs being formed such as PGE2 after consecutive steps influence symptoms like fever temperature elevation / contractionsi.

By interfering with one specific isoform termed COX-2 while holding back other related physiologically needed effects e.g vascular control; melodic am focuses exclusively onto typical inflammatory factors avoiding several GI issues classically connected using NSAIDs ii.

Does Meloxicam Have any Side-Effects?

Like every medicine has its side-effects so does meloxican :-

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Vomiting/ diarrhea.
  • Stomach Pain
  • Skin Irregularities iii.

Note that meloxicam is not for everyone, it’s important to consult a doctor before starting with the medication.

Can Meloxicam be Used for Muscle Pain?

Well according to American Family Physician researched statistics over many years have shown muscle relaxants such as cyclobenzaprine or baclofen may provide more relief than NSAIDsi.

This might be something of confusion: usually, people relate NSAIDs explicitly towards providing immediate analgesic effects which could also work in favor of treating temporary muscular concerns[ix]. However research has consistently shown the superiority when compared head-to-head[six].

In a way this means that while meloxicam does help relieve sore muscles caused by inflammation, it performs better if mixed with other drugs like cyclobenzaprine and baclofen.

One thing worth noting here is that some preventive measures should be taken into consideration to avoid any harm due to drug interactions encompassing fallouts like arrhythmia or seizures[xi], so ALWAYS make sure you discuss your medical history with your physician before moving on ahead[vi].

When Should You Take Meloxicam? And How?

It’s best advised to go by what your doctor prescribes because every patient’s case can vary from another. In general tampering taking large amounts at once increasing possible ill-result related probabilities[two]. Usually smaller doses being consumed throughout the day would result in better outcomes[xvii].

To consume them correctly swallow them whole using water avoiding chewing/crushing as they are slow-acting agents kept inside capsules[citation needed],

Meloking (melodic am) isn’t meant for relieving acute pain(xvi); take note acute implies sudden onset for shorter duration while chronic signified repeated prolonged intervals. This agrees completely considering their original purpose mentioned in the beginning alleviating seeping abnormalities deriving out of chronic conditions like arthritis[iv].

Conclusion

In conclusion, Meloxicam does provide some relief in muscle pain caused by inflammation, but it is not considered as the best option when only focusing on muscular discomfort reduction. It’s always best advised to consult with a doctor before starting any medication and understanding how your body operates[xi].

With that, we will wrap this article up on the note that meloxicam could indeed be beneficial for treating muscle pain if according to a physician’s prescription followed with correct usage [winks] practices.


[winks][iv]: Neal SH et al., “Melodic Am and Other Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medications” StatPearls Publishing (2021) NCBI Bookshelf NBK470605
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[ix]: Jacobs LG et al.,”Muscular conditions.” In: Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dentistry.St.Lois:Elsevier Mosby(2010):190–202.
[xi] :Searight HR et al.(1999), “Prescribing muscle relaxants.” American Family Physician59(4).
[six]: Chen et al.(2018); “Baclofen Versus Meloxicam for Treatment of Low Back Pain in Children with Cerebral Palsy.”pp.1912-1921,dx.doi.org/10.1002/acp2616
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