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Meloxicam is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Meloxicam depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Meloxicam is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Meloxicam is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Meloxicam safe for pregnant women?
Meloxicam shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Meloxicam safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Meloxicam. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Meloxicam on the Kidneys?
Meloxicam may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Meloxicam on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Meloxicam. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Meloxicam on the Heart?
Meloxicam may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Meloxicam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Meloxicam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Meloxicam habit forming or addictive?
Meloxicam does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Meloxicam will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Meloxicam only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Meloxicam for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Meloxicam
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Meloxicam together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Meloxicam
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Meloxicam as it can have severe side effects.
Long-term use of Meloxicam at higher doses may cause bleeding. Bleeding occurs because long-term(more than 3 months) of this drug causes damage to the mucosal layer of the gastrointestinal tract that leads to ulceration which causes bleeding.
Yes, Meloxicam might be taken for tooth pain (dental pain). Clinical studies have found this drug safe and effective in reducing the tooth pain after dental surgery.
No, Meloxicam is not a blood thinner. It contains meloxicam which is a pain-killer (analgesic) and anti-inflammatory medication that belongs to the class of drug known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
No, Meloxicam should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because discontinuing it on your own might affect the therapeutic benefits of this drug. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Meloxicam might cause high blood pressure (hypertension). It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, if you are already suffering from hypertension then do let your doctor know about it so that he can take precautionary measures.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Mobic® (meloxicam)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 204
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 809-810