Treats osteoarthritis. Belongs to a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Brand Names:
Mobic
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction (runny or stuffy nose or sneezing, hives, asthma, swelling of the mouth or throat) to meloxicam, aspirin, or other NSAIDs
Uses:
Tablet
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
You can take this medicine with meals or on an empty stomach. If this medicine upsets your stomach, it may help to take it with food.
If a dose is missed:
Use your medicine as soon as possible unless it is almost time for your next dose.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
Do not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep this and all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using corticosteroids (cortisone-type medicines) by mouth, blood thinners such as Coumadin®, diuretics (water pills), ACE inhibitors such as Altace® or Lotensin®, aspirin, cholestyramine (Questran®), or lithium.
Warnings:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have high blood pressure, a history of ulcers or bleeding in the stomach or intestines, asthma, allergies to other medicines, kidney or liver disease, or heart failure.
This type of medicine sometimes causes severe bleeding in the stomach and digestive system. NSAIDs have also caused liver problems on rare occasions. Be sure to discuss these possible side effects with your doctor.
Tell your doctor if you smoke or drink alcohol on a regular basis.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
Bloody or black, tarry stools
Severe stomach pain or nausea
Swelling in face, hands, legs, or feet
Unusual tiredness or weakness
Vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
