Meloxicam: Uses, Side Effects, and Drug Interactions
Brand names: Meloxicam
# Consumer-Friendly Overview of Meloxicam Meloxicam is a medication used to reduce pain, swelling, and stiffness caused by arthritis and other joint conditions. It belongs to a group of medicines called NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), which work by lowering pain and inflammation in the body. Your doctor might prescribe meloxicam if you have osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis and need relief from chronic pain. It comes in different forms, including tablets and liquids, and your doctor will tell you the right dose for your specific condition. While meloxicam can be helpful, there are important safety things to know. This medicine can increase your risk of serious stomach problems, heart issues, and kidney damage, especially if you use it for a long time or have certain health conditions. You should never take meloxicam if you're allergic to it or similar medicines, and you need to be extra careful if you take blood thinners like warfarin, since meloxicam can increase bleeding risks. Always tell your doctor about other medicines you're taking, and never take more than the recommended dose. If you experience unusual bruising, severe stomach pain, chest pain, or shortness of breath while taking this medicine, contact your doctor right away.
Known Interactions (11)
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Check Now ↓Most Reported Side Effects (FAERS)
- DRUG INEFFECTIVE5,907 reports
- PAIN4,679 reports
- FATIGUE4,579 reports
- ARTHRALGIA4,222 reports
- NAUSEA3,817 reports
- HEADACHE3,324 reports
- DIARRHOEA3,225 reports
- DYSPNOEA2,664 reports
- DIZZINESS2,644 reports
- OFF LABEL USE2,575 reports
Source: FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Voluntary reports do not establish causation.
Recent Recalls (1)
- Class II
CARDINAL HEALTHCARE · January 26, 2022
Meloxicam Tablets, USP, 15 mg, 1000 Tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd., Kurkumbh, India; Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc., 9100 S. Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1500 Miami, FL 33156. NCGMP Deviations: Products were exposed to temperatures outside of the products labeled storage conditions.
Source: FDA (openFDA Drug Enforcement). Voluntary and mandated recalls affecting this drug.
Supplement Interactions (1)
These dietary supplements may interact with Meloxicam. Always consult your healthcare provider.
- moderate
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