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Item name:

Mobic (meloxicam) (BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM)

Generic name:

meloxicam

Brand names:

Mobic

Item info:

Meloxicam is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Meloxicam works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Meloxicam is used to reduce the pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis..

Drug class:

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Interactions:

Avoid alcohol or use it with moderation. If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, meloxicam may increase the risk of dangerous stomach bleeding. Talk to your doctor before taking meloxicam if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages a day.

Many over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, and pain medicines contain aspirin or other medicines similar to meloxicam (such as ibuprofen, ketoprofen, and others). Before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicine, talk to your doctor and pharmacist.

Before taking meloxicam, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:

•   aspirin or another salicylate (form of aspirin) such as salsalate (Disalcid), diflunisal (Dolobid), choline salicylate-magnesium salicylate (Trilisate, Tricosal, others), and magnesium salicylate (Doan's, others); 
•  another nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, others), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis, Orudis KT), ketorolac (Toradol), naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn, Naprelan, others), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril), or tolmetin (Tolectin); 
•  an over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, or pain medicine that contains aspirin, ibuprofen, meloxicam, or ketoprofen; 
•  a diuretic such as furosemide (Lasix), bumetanide (Bumex), ethacrynic acid (Edecrin), torsemide (Demadex), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Microzide), chlorothiazide (Diuril), chlorthalidone (Hygroton, Thalitone), indapamide (Lozol), metolazone (Mykrox, Zaroxolyn), and others; 
•  an anticoagulant (blood thinner) such as warfarin (Coumadin); or 
•  lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, others); or

You may not be able to take meloxicam, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with meloxicam. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Side effects:

Contact your doctor if you experience bloody, black, or tarry stools, blood in your vomit; swelling or rapid weight gain (fluid retention); unusual fatigue or weakness; yellowing of the skin or eyes; excessive itching; flu-like symptoms; or abdominal pain or tenderness. These symptoms could indicate serious side effects.

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking meloxicam and seek medical treatment or contact your doctor immediately:

•   an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); 
•  muscle cramps, numbness, or tingling; 
•  ulcers (open sores) in the mouth; 
•  seizures; 
•  decreased hearing or ringing in the ears; or 
•  abdominal cramping, heartburn, or indigestion.

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take meloxicam and talk to your doctor if you experience:

•   dizziness or headache; 
•  nausea, diarrhea, or constipation; 
•  depression; · fatigue or weakness; 
•  dry mouth; or · irregular menstrual periods.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Prescription needed / OTC:

Rx only

Dosage:

Take meloxicam exactly as directed. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Take each dose with a full glass of water. Meloxicam may be taken with or without food.

Contraindications:

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you

•   have an allergy to aspirin or any other NSAIDs, 
•  have an ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, 
•  drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, 
•  have liver disease; 
•  have kidney disease; 
•  have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder, 
•  have congestive heart failure, 
•  have fluid retention, 
•  have heart disease, or 
•  have high blood pressure.

You may not be able to take meloxicam, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

Meloxicam is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means it is not known whether meloxicam will be harmful to an unborn baby. Meloxicam should not be taken late in pregnancy (the third trimester) because a similar drug is known to affect the baby's heart. Do not take meloxicam without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether meloxicam passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Storage:

Store meloxicam at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

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