Medicines/Generics/Meloxicam

Meloxicam

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Overview

Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing hormones that cause pain, fever, and inflammation in the body. Meloxicam is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints) and rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints). Meloxicam is also used to relieve the pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (a type of arthritis that affects children) in children 2 years of age and older. IV meloxicam (brands Anjeso [discontinued], Qamzova, Xifyrm) is used for moderate to severe pain in adults, alone or in combination with non-NSAID analgesics. Vivlodex capsules [discontinued] are only for use in adults. Qmiiz ODT (orally disintegrating tablet) [discontinued] is for adults and children weighing at least 132 pounds (60 kilograms). Generic meloxicam is available.

Indications

Contraindications

Meloxicam can increase your risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). Meloxicam may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. Meloxicam may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine, especially in older adults. You should not use meloxicam if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID. To make sure meloxicam is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: heart disease, high blood pressure , high cholesterol , diabetes, or if you smoke; a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot; ulcers or stomach bleeding; asthma; kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); liver disease; or fluid retention are pregnant or planning a pregnancy are breastfeeding or intending to breastfeed. Meloxicam is not approved for use by anyone younger than 2 years old.

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to meloxicam (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat , burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Get emergency medical help if you have signs of a heart attack or stroke: chest pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, leg swelling, or feeling short of breath. Meloxicam may cause serious side effects. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have: the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild; shortness of breath (even with mild exertion); swelling or rapid weight gain ; signs of stomach bleeding - bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; liver problems - nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, flu-like symptoms, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); low red blood cells (anemia) - pale skin, unusual tiredness, feeling light-headed, cold hands and feet; or kidney problems - little or no urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath. Common meloxicam side effects may include: stomach pain , nausea , vomiting, heartburn diarrhea, constipation, gas; dizziness ; or cold symptoms , flu symptoms. This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects tothe FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

Meloxicam can increase your risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term or take high doses, or if you have heart disease. Even people without heart disease or risk factors could have a stroke or heart attack while taking this medicine. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). Get emergency medical help if you have chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, or problems with vision or balance. Meloxicam may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine, especially in older adults. Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of stomach bleeding, such as black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol, as they also increase your risk of stomach bleeding.

High Risk Groups

Adult Dosage

15 mg (15 (15)) As recommended. PO —

Child Dosage

No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Neonatal Dosage

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Drug Interactions

Ask your doctor before using meloxicam if you take an antidepressant. Taking certain antidepressants with an NSAID may cause you to bruise or bleed easily. Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially: cyclosporine ; lithium ; methotrexate ; pemetrexed ; sodium polystyrene sulfonate ( Kayexalate ); a blood thinner ( warfarin , Coumadin , Jantoven ); heart or blood pressure medication, including a diuretic or "water pill"; or steroid medicine (such as prednisone ). This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with meloxicam, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

Storage

No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Available Brands in Pakistan

70 active brands listed alphabetically.

Meloxicam

Available Brands in Pakistan

ABIDACAM

APONIP

ARMEX

ARTEX

ARTICAM

BELCAM

CAMILOX

CANER

COXIBIT

COXICAM

COXLAN

DEWCAM

DHANUK

EROXX

FLAMOT

HARICAM

HEALCAM

JORR

JOXICAM

LOTOXICAM

LOXATEC

LOXIDOL

LOXIGOOD

LOXIRAX

MAGIX

M-COM

M. COM

MECAM

MEGIT

MEL - 2 - COX

MELFAX

MELLOW TAB

MELOCAM

MELOR

MELORAN

MELOX

MELOXISEL

MELOXISURE

MELPAR

MELRUN

MELTICAM

MEPEX

MEXI

MICAM

MILIM

MIROXICAM

MITS

MO-TU

MOVERA

MOVICOX

MOWIN

MOZTA

MUBIK

MXM

MYOCAM

NOXICAM

OXITIC

PROSTICAM

RAVINA

REL-XICAM

SYNLOX

TALGESIC

TALOX

UNICOXIN

VCAM

XCID

XETZA

XOBIX

XOXILUM

ZAXICAM