What is meloxicam?

Meloxicam is known as a brand name medication used to treat arthritis or spondylitis. A lot of people when you see this drug name still confuse the usage because they do not really understand it. The following article will help you better understand the use and effective use of this particular drug.

Effect of meloxicam

Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis, relieve pain, swelling and stiffness. Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-pharmacological treatments and / or use other medicines to treat your pain.

Meloxicam is also used to treat acute gout attacks, but only when prescribed by your doctor.

Meloxicam in many drugs, the most prominent of which is Meloxicam 15mg and Meloxicam 7.5mg.

Meloxicam medicine 7.5mg.

How to use meloxicam

You take meloxicam by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once a day with a full glass of water (about 240 ml), depending on your doctor's prescription. Do not lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking meloxicam.

If you are taking liquid meloxicam, shake the bottle gently before each use. Carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device / spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not measure the correct dose.

If your stomach hurts, take medicine with food, milk, or antacids. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Do not take more than 15 mg per day because high doses increase the risk of stomach ulcers / bleeding.

It may take up to two weeks for meloxicam to take effect. Use meloxicam regularly for maximum effectiveness. To help you remember, take the medication at the same times each day. You should not stop taking meloxicam without consulting your doctor.

Tell your doctor if your condition gets worse.

How to preserve meloxicam

You should store at room temperature, away from moisture and light. Do not store in the bathroom or in the freezer. You should remember that each drug may have different storage methods. Therefore, you should carefully read the storage instructions on the package or ask a pharmacist. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

You should not throw medication into the toilet or plumbing unless required. Instead, dispose of properly when the medicine is out of date or cannot be used. You can consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your medication.

Dosage of meloxicam

Dosage for adults

Usual Adult Dose for Osteoarthritis:

• Initial dose: 7.5 mg orally once daily.
• Maintenance dose: 7.5 mg orally once daily.
• Maximum dose: use 15 mg / day

Usual Adult Dose for Rheumatoid Arthritis:

• Initial dose: 7.5 mg orally once daily.
• Maintenance dose: 7.5 mg orally once daily.
• Maximum dose: use 15 mg / day

Dosage for children

Usual adult dose for rheumatoid arthritis in adolescents:

Children younger than or equal to 2 years of age use 0.125 mg / kg orally once daily.

Maximum dose: 7.5 mg / day

Types and levels of meloxicam

Meloxicam pills come in tablet form and the content is meloxicam 7.5mg; meloxicam 15mg.

Side effects

See a hospital immediately if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: rash; shortness of breath; swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat.

Stop using meloxicam and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• Chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;
• Black, bloody, or tarry stools;
• Coughing up blood or vomiting like coffee grounds;
• Swelling or rapid weight gain;
• Urinating less than usual or not
• Nausea, upper abdominal pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (or eyes);
• Skin rash, bruising, intense itching, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
• Severe skin reaction - fever, sore throat, swelling of the face or tongue, burning in the eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially on the face or upper body) and causes swelling blistering and peeling.

Less serious side effects may include:

• Stomach discomfort, diarrhea, flatulence, belching;
• Dizziness, nervousness, headache;
• Runny or stuffy nose, sore throat;
• Mild skin rash.

Not everyone experiences the above side effects. There may be other side effects not mentioned. If you have any questions about side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Note before use

Before taking meloxicam, you should:

• Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to meloxicam, aspirin or other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn) or any other medications;
• Tell your doctor and pharmacist about prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, supplements, and herbs you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention medications: angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril) and quinapril ( Accupril); cholestyramine (Questran); diuretic; lithium (ESKALITH, Lithobid, others) and methotrexate (Rheumatrex). Your doctor may need to change your medication dose or monitor you carefully for side effects;
• Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had asthma, especially if you have frequent or stuffy or runny nose or nasal polyps (swelling of the nasal mucosa); swelling of hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs; or kidney or liver disease;
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, especially if you are in the last months of pregnancy, you plan to become pregnant, or you are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while taking meloxicam, call your doctor;
• If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist you are taking meloxicam.

Drug interactions

Drug interactions can alter the ability of the drug to work or increase the effects of side effects. This document does not include the full range of possible drug interactions. It is best to write down a list of all the medications you are currently taking (including prescription, over-the-counter and supplements) to show to your doctor or pharmacist. You should not use, stop, or change the dosage of your medication without your doctor's permission.

Consult your doctor before you start using an antidepressant medication such as citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, Symbyax), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil) or sertraline (Zoloft). Use of this medication with NSAIDs may cause bruising or bleeding.

• Cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune);
• Lithium (ESKALITH, Lithobid);
• Diuretics such as furosemide (Lasix);
• Glyburide (DiaBeta, Micronase);
• Methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall);
• Anticoagulants such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven);
• Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate, Kionex);
• Steroids (prednisone and others);
• Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) such as benazepril (Lotensin), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace) and others;
• Aspirin or other NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as diclofenac (Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn) and others .

Consult your doctor about taking medication with food, alcohol and tobacco.

Your medical condition may affect the use of this medicine. Tell your doctor if you have any health problems, especially:

• Anemia;
• Asthma;
• Bleeding problems;
• Congestive heart failure
• Dehydration;
• Edema (fluid retention or swelling);
• History of myocardial infarction;
• Heart or blood vessel disease;
• Hypertension (high blood pressure);
• Kidney disease;
• Liver failure;
• History of ulcer or stomach bleeding;
• Stroke history - Use with caution as this medication may make these conditions worse;
• Asthma sensitive to aspirin;
• History of sensitivity to aspirin - Should not be used in patients with these conditions;
• Heart surgery (for example, coronary artery bypass graft [CABG]) - Meloxicam should not be used to relieve pain just before or after surgery.

In case of an overdose

In an emergency, immediately call 911 or go to the nearest local health station.

Overdose symptoms may include:

• Lack of energy;
• Sleepy;
• Nausea;
• Vomiting;
• Stomachache;
• Bloody, black or tarry stools;
• Vomiting bloody or like coffee grounds;
• Shortness of breath;
• Convulsions;
• Comatose;

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