Meloxicam
General English name: Meloxicam
Application: Relief of pain and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and osteoarthritis (arthritis)
Meloxicam drug forms
Meloxicam Drug Information
Dosage and method of taking meloxicam
Contraindications to meloxicam
Meloxicam during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of meloxicam on driving and working with machines
Meloxicam drug interactions
Special warnings and precautions while taking meloxicam
Side effects of meloxicam
Overdose of meloxicam (drug poisoning)
Storage conditions of meloxicam
Meloxicam drug forms
Pills - Pills that open in the mouth
Meloxicam Drug Information
Anti-inflammatory painkillers such as meloxicam are sometimes called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or simply "anti-inflammatory drugs". Meloxicam is used to treat painful rheumatic diseases such as arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Meloxicam relieves pain and inflammation.
Meloxicam is known to inhibit cyclo-oxygenase enzymes. It works by blocking the action of cyclooxygenase enzymes. Cyclooxygenase enzymes are involved in the production of chemicals that stimulate the response to the disease, and by blocking the action of cyclooxygenase enzymes, the stimulants are not released. As a result, by blocking the effect of the COX enzyme, the symptoms of pain and inflammation in arthritis are reduced.
Dosage and method of taking meloxicam
- Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with meloxicam. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
- The dose and amount of meloxicam varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised. Meloxicam is available in doses of 7.5 and 15 mg, and your doctor will usually prescribe one pill a day.
- Swallow the medicine with water, avoid eating and chewing the medicine.
- It is best to take the medicine after a meal or snack.
- If your doctor prescribes a mouth-opening pill for meloxicam, take it out of the package and put it on your tongue for about 5 minutes to open it, then drink a glass of water to get the medicine into your digestive tract.
- If you forget to take your daily dose of meloxicam at the appointed time but soon forget to take it; But if you remember when the next dose is near the hour, do not take the missed dose. You should not take two doses of the medicine together because of the missed dose.
Contraindications to meloxicam
Note the expiration date of meloxicam and do not take it if it has expired.
Never give meloxicam to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
Check for drug interactions with meloxicam, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Meloxicam during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily and without consulting your doctor. Medications can have devastating effects on the fetus or on yourself.
The effect of meloxicam on driving and working with machines
Meloxicam may confuse or make you drowsy, so make sure you are alert before driving or operating machinery.
Meloxicam drug interactions
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Meloxicam may increase the risk of bleeding if used with other medicines that cause bleeding. These include: Antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as dabigatran / enoxaparin / warfarin.
Check labels on all your medicines, especially painkillers or antipyretics (NSAIDs such as celecoxib, aspirin, ibuprofen, ketorolac, and naproxen, because their ingredients are similar). It is meloxicam and may make the side effects of this medicine more severe. If your doctor prescribes low-dose aspirin (usually 81-325 mg per day) to prevent a heart attack or stroke, you should definitely take this medicine. Be sure to talk to your pharmacist about taking this medicine with other medicines. consult.
Special warnings and precautions while taking meloxicam
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking meloxicam:
- If you have asthma or any allergic disorder.
- If you have ever had a stomach ulcer or duodenal ulcer.
- If you have inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
- If you decide to have a baby, if you are pregnant or if you are breast-feeding.
- If you have kidney or liver problems.
- If you have heart problems or vascular disorders or if you have poor blood circulation.
- If you have high blood pressure.
- If you have an unknown blood disorder called porphyria.
- If you have ever had a blood clot problem.
- If you have connective tissue diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (an inflammatory disease also called lupus or SLE).
- If you are currently taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether prescribed to you or your doctor, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have ever been allergic to certain medications, including any NSAID analgesics (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and diclofenac).
Side effects of meloxicam
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away after a short time of taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
Indigestion, heartburn, digestive problems: Remember to take the medicine with food or a glass of milk. If these problems persist, talk to your doctor.
Feeling sick and sick (nausea): Eat simple foods.
Diarrhea: Drink plenty of water to replenish lost water.
Feeling dizzy: Avoid driving and working with tools.
Headache, drowsiness, anxiety, mood swings, insomnia, tinnitus
Important Note: If you experience any of the following unusual but serious symptoms, stop taking meloxicam and contact your doctor immediately for advice:
• If you have any breathing problems such as wheezing, shortness of breath.
• If you have any signs of an allergic reaction such as swelling around the mouth or face or itchy pimples.
• If you have black or bloody stools or vomit blood or have abdominal pain.
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel may be due to the use of meloxicam.
Overdose of meloxicam (drug poisoning)
Do not take meloxicam more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
If you feel that someone has been poisoned and you have symptoms such as shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (fainting), call the emergency room immediately.
Storage conditions of meloxicam
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.