Meloxicam
Generic Name: Meloxicam
Seek Urgent Medical Attention If:
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Uses & Medical Indications
Relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Dosage & Administration Guidelines
7.5 mg to 15 mg once daily
0.125 mg/kg once daily for JRA (max 7.5 mg/day)
Start with 7.5 mg daily
15 mg/day
Not recommended in advanced renal disease
No adjustment in mild/moderate; not studied in severe
Side Effects & Safety Warnings
Abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea
GI bleeding, ulceration, cardiovascular thrombotic events, stroke
CABG surgery setting, history of asthma/urticaria after NSAIDs
Cardiovascular risk, GI risk, renal toxicity, hepatotoxicity
Interactions (Drugs, Food & Alcohol)
ACE inhibitors, ARBs, diuretics, anticoagulants, SSRIs
Can be taken with or without food
Increases risk of GI bleeding
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety
Avoid at 30 weeks gestation and later due to premature closure of ductus arteriosus
Not recommended
Patient Counseling & Practical Advice
Report signs of GI bleeding. Avoid alcohol and other NSAIDs.
Take as soon as remembered. Skip if close to next dose.
CBC, chemistry profile (renal/hepatic), BP
Related Medicines in Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Content for Meloxicam was synthesized and fact-checked against standardized regulatory monographs, official pharmacopoeias, and national health authorities:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) — National List of Essential Medicines
- World Health Organization (WHO) — Model List of Essential Medicines 23rd List
- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) — Indian Pharmacopoeia Drug Monographs
- National Health Service (NHS) — Medicines A to Z Clinical Guidelines
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