Table 2.
Mean peak serum cortisol concentrations (Cmax), time to peak concentration (Tmax) and area under the time-effect curve (AUEC) for cortisol determined using non-compartmental analysis
| Cortisol parameters | Control | Meloxicam | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tmax (min) |
15.83 ± 4.92 |
19.17 ± 9.17 |
0.68 |
| Cmax (nmol/L) |
159.17 ± 11.032 |
165.00 ± 14.84 |
0.76 |
| AUEC minute●nmol/L | 133,584 ± 18,039 | 122,961 ± 20,441 | 0.70 |
Cmax Peak cortisol concentrations.
Tmax time to peak cortisol concentration.
AUEC area under the time-effect curve for cortisol determined using non-compartmental analysis.