Archive for December 26th, 2008

Running & FitNews - New arthritis drug - Mobic - Brief Article - Product Announcement

Friday, December 26th, 2008

The real breakthrough was when the COX-2 inhibiting nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) first emerged. First was Celebrex. Next came Vioxx. Now there is Mobic (or meloxicam) for the treatment of the symptoms of osteoarthritis. For those who suffer chronic arthritis pain, these drugs were a true innovation. The first generation of NSAIDs…