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What is Meloxic

Meloxic is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Meloxic works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Meloxic is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.
Meloxic may also be used for purposes not listed in Meloxic guide.

Meloxic side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using Meloxic and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

Less serious side effects may include:

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 to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Meloxic dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Osteoarthritis:

Initial dose: 7.5 mg orally once daily
Maintenance dose: 7.5 mg orally once daily
Maximum dose: 15 mg orally daily

Usual Adult Dose for Rheumatoid Arthritis:

Initial dose: 7.5 mg orally once daily
Maintenance dose: 7.5 mg orally once daily
Maximum dose: 15 mg orally daily

Usual Pediatric Dose for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis:

Greater than or equal to 2 years: 0.125 mg/kg orally once daily
Maximum dose: 7.5 mg orally daily
There was no additional benefit demonstrated by increasing the dose above 0.125 mg/kg once daily in clinical trials.

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References

  1. Dailymed."Meloxicam: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  2. "Meloxicam". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  3. "Meloxicam". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0081... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Meloxic - Frequently asked Questions

Can Meloxic be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

Who should not take Meloxic?

Do not use Meloxic just before or after heart bypass surgery.

This medicine may cause life-threatening heart or circulation problems such as heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term.

This medicine may also cause serious effects on the stomach or intestines, including bleeding or perforation (forming of a hole). These conditions can be fatal and can occur without warning while you are taking Meloxic, especially in older adults.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to Meloxic, or if you have a history of allergic reaction to aspirin or other NSAIDs.

Meloxic may cause a delay in ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). You should not take Meloxic if you are undergoing fertility treatment, or are otherwise trying to get pregnant.

To make sure you can safely take Meloxic, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

FDA pregnancy category D. Taking Meloxic during the last 3 months of pregnancy may harm the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using Meloxic.

Meloxic can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 2 years old without the advice of a doctor.

What other drugs will affect Meloxic?

Ask your doctor before using an antidepressant such as citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, Symbyax), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), or sertraline (Zoloft). Taking any of these medicines with an NSAID may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.

Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:

This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with Meloxic. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

How should I take Meloxic?

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Meloxic is usually taken once per day. Follow your doctor's instructions.

You may take Meloxic with or without food.

Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure the liquid with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

If a child is taking this medication, tell your doctor if the child has any changes in weight. Meloxic doses are based on weight in children.

The maximum amount of Meloxic for adults is 15 milligrams (mg) per day. Know the amount of Meloxic in the specific product you are taking.

If you use Meloxic long-term, your blood will need to be tested often. Visit your doctor regularly.

This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Meloxic.

Store at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light.

Can Meloxic be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Meloxic be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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Reviews

Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Meloxic, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Meloxic. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology