What is Meloxicam?
Meloxicam, also known as Mobic, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication used to treat pain and inflammation in rheumatic diseases and osteoarthritis. It is administered orally or through injection into the vein.
Meloxicam Uses
Meloxicam is a medication used to treat arthritis. It alleviates joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID). Ask your doctor about using other medications and non-drug treatments to treat your pain if you have a chronic condition such as arthritis.
Meloxicam Uses:
- Before you start taking this, and each time you get a refill, properly read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist.
- You have to drink a full glass of water (8 ounces/240 milliliters) with it. After taking this medication, don’t lie down for at least 10 minutes.
- If you take this medication in liquid form, shake the bottle well before each dose. Use a special measuring small container to carefully measure the dosage.
- If you're using a disintegrating tablet. Remove the foil with dry hands to carefully remove the tablet. Do not break the tablet through the foil. Place the tablet on your tongue as soon as possible and allow it to dissolve. The tablet can be swallowed with or without water after it gets melted.
- If you experience stomach upset while you take this medication, take it with food, milk, or an antacid. The dosage is determined by your medical health condition as well as your response to treatment. The lowest dosage should be used, and only for the time period prescribed. Do not take more than what is recommended because higher doses increase the risk of stomach ulcers/bleeding.
- It can be found in a variety of forms (such as a tablet, capsule, liquid, disintegrating tablet). Do not change the medication forms without first consulting your doctor.
- It may take up to two weeks before you see the positive effects of this medication. To get the benefits from this medication, take it on a regular basis.
Meloxicam Side Effects
- Bleeding gums
- Bloating
- Blood in the urine
- Blurred vision
- Abdominal or stomach pain
- Canker sores
- Chest tightness or heaviness
- Chills
- Nausea
- Cloudy urine
- Cough
- Cramping
- Dark urine
- Difficult breathing
- Dilated neck veins
- Dizziness
Precautions
- Inform your doctor about your medical history and health condition, especially if you have: asthma, liver disease, stomach problems (such as bleeding, ulcers, or recurring heartburn), heart disease, blood pressure, stroke.
- NSAID medications can occasionally cause kidney problems. Drink plenty of water as directed by your doctor and stay hydrated and notify your doctor if the amount of urine changes.
- This medication can cause stomach bleeding. The intake of alcohol and tobacco on a regular basis may increase your risk of stomach bleeding. Limit your consumption of alcohol.
- Disintegrating tablets may contain aspartame. If you have phenylketonuria (PKU) or another condition that requires you to limit or avoid aspartame (or phenylalanine) in your diet, consult with your doctor or pharmacist about how to use this medication safely.
- Older adults may be sensitive to side effects of this drug and more likely to experience stomach or intestinal bleeding, kidney problems, a heart attack, or a stroke.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant before taking this medication. This medication can harm an unborn baby and cause complications during normal labor and delivery. It is not advised to be used during pregnancy from 20 weeks until delivery. If your doctor has instructed that you have to take this medication between 20 and 30 weeks of pregnancy, you should take the lowest dose for the shortest duration of time. Don’t use this medication after 30 weeks of pregnancy.
- It is unknown whether this medication is excreted in breast milk or not. Before breastfeeding, talk to your doctor.
Interactions
- Aliskiren, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, cidofovir, lithium, methotrexate, and water pills are some products that may interact with this medication.
- When combined with other drugs which might cause bleeding, this medication may increase the risk of bleeding. Antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel and blood thinners such as dabigatran/enoxaparin/warfarin are examples.
- If you are taking it in liquid form, tell your doctor if you are also taking sodium polystyrene sulfonate.
Missed Dose
If you forget to take any dosage or by mistake miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. If it is already the time for the next dose, skip the forgotten dose. Take your next medicine at the regular time schedule. Do not double the dose.
Overdose
If you have taken an overdose of this medicine and have serious symptoms such as trouble breathing, seek medical advice. Never take more than what is prescribed to you by your doctor.
Storage
The medicine should not come in direct contact with heat, air, light and may damage it. Exposure to medicine might cause some harmful effects or serious side effects. The medicine must be kept in a safe place and out of children’s reach.
Meloxicam vs Toradol
| Meloxicam, also known as Mobic, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication used to treat pain and inflammation in rheumatic diseases and osteoarthritis. | Toradol is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is used for treating pain. The recommended treatment period is less than six days. |
| It is a medication used to treat arthritis. It alleviates swelling, joint pain, and stiffness. | It is used to treat moderately severe pain and inflammation following surgery. |
| Works by inhibiting the action of natural chemicals known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes. These enzymes aid in the production of other chemicals in the body known as prostaglandins. | Toradol works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, which are responsible for pain, fever, and inflammation. |
