Meloxicam

Drug #1245

Meloxicam is NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) of oxicam family. It has anti-infalmmatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties. Meloxicam is used to reduce fever and inflammation or swelling and to relieve pain. Meloxicam is used to treat pain, swelling and stiffness associated with arthritis..

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Dexicamdexicative.

Molecular Weight: 351.4 · pK_a: 1.1-4.2 · Solubility in Water: Insoluble · Solubility in Alcohol: Sparingly soluble · Non-proprietary name: Meloxicam.

Pharmacokinetics

Distribution: Meloxicam has a plasma protein binding is 99 %.

Elimination: plasma half-life is 20 hr, renal excretion is 3 % (unchanged).

Indications

Meloxicam is primarily indicated in conditions like Ankylosing spondylitis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis.

Contraindications

Meloxicam is contraindicated in conditions like Renal failure, Hepatic failure, Rectal bleeding, Proctitis, Hemorrhoids.

Dosage

Meloxicam's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
11.25 mg	11.25 mg	Every 24h	PO	daily
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

Unknown6 interactions

2 interactions

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Meloxicam in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Angioedema , Ulceration , Bleeding , Angioedema , GI perforation.

Meloxicam is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Dizziness, Headache, Photosensitivity, Pruritus , Rashes , Urticaria.

Warnings / Precautions

It should not be given to in case of nasal polyps associated with bronchospasm, aspirin induced (high risk of severe allergic reaction), previous allergic/anaphylactic reaction to aspirin or NSAIDs. Risk benefits should be considered under the following problems: alcoholism, gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer disease, asthma, compromised cardiac function, congestive heart disease, edema, hypertension, hepatic and renal function impairment. Haemmorrhoids or rectal bleeding,

Interference in Pathology

Meloxicam may interfere in the diagnosis of Complete blood cell count.

Available Brands

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Single Ingredient

Caps

15 mg 7.5 mg

Tabs

View 15 mg 7.5 mg

Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Tabs

15 mg 7.5 mg

Storage Conditions

Meloxicam should be stored .

Drug Classification

1.2.1.3 — Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)