Mobic
Utilized to alleviate symptoms of osteoarthritis to address joint pain.
Strengths: 7.5 · 15mg
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Medicine details
- Therapeutic class
Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
- Pharmacological class
Oxicam Derivative
- Minor side effects
dyspepsia; nausea; diarrhoea; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
oedema; headache; dizziness; anaemia
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Utilized to alleviate symptoms of osteoarthritis to address joint pain.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Boehringer Ingelheim
- Onset Time
30–60 minutes
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
aspirin; warfarin; lithium; diuretics
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children.
Contraindications
active gastrointestinal ulceration; severe renal failure; severe hepatic impairment; hypersensitivity to meloxicam
Precautions and warnings
caution in patients with cardiovascular disease; take with food; discontinue if rash appears
Serious side effects
gastrointestinal perforation — requires immediate medical attention; myocardial infarction — requires immediate medical attention; stevens-johnson syndrome — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Preferentially inhibits COX-2 enzymes to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, thereby reducing inflammation and analgesic perception.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated in the third trimester. Breastfeeding: Avoid unless specified by a doctor.
Mobic
Utilized to alleviate symptoms of osteoarthritis to address joint pain.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Meloxicam
- Listed indication(s): Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis
Usually available as
- 360 tablets - 7.5 mg212-7-5-mg-3566
- 270 tablets - 15 mg212-15-mg-3572