Dosing & Uses
Migraine Headache
Pending FDA approval for acute treatment of migraine
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Mechanism of Action
Meloxicam: Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins in body tissues by preferentially inhibiting cyclo-oxygenase (COX)-2
Rizatriptan: Serotonin 5-HT1B/1D agonist; causes vasoconstriction and reduces inflammation associated with antidromic neuronal transmission linked to relief of migraine
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