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MELOXICAM
Product:
MELOXICAM
Formulary:
Generic Formulary
Category:
Musculo Skeletol Disorder
Sub Group:
NASAIDS(Non Sterodial Anti Inflamatory Drugs)
International Brand Name:
Movalis,Melox,Recoxa, Mobec, Mobicox,Melocam, Metacam
Dosages:
7.5 MG/15 mg
Unit of Packing:
Tablets
In treatment of:
Treatment of acute exacerbations of Osteoarthritis
Adverse Effects:
1. Diarrhea
2. Constipation
3. Sore throat
4. Cough
5. Runny nose
6. Fever
7. Blisters
8. Hives
9. Itching
10. Swelling of the eyes, face, tongue, lips, throat, arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
11. Difficulty breathing or swallowing
12. Hoarseness
13. Pale skin
14. Fast heartbeat
15. Weight gain
16. Upset stomach
17. Tiredness
18. Pain in the right upper part of the stomach
19. Flu-like symptoms
20. Cloudy, discolored, or bloody urine
21. Back pain
22. Difficult or painful urination
Contraiindication:
1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2. Hyper sensitivity to aspirin and other NSAID
3. Active peptic ulcer
4. Renal failure
5. Hepatic failure
6. Bleeding disorder
Special Precaution:
1. Alcohol abuse
2. Bleeding problems
3. Stomach ulcer
4. Tobacco abuse
5. Anemia
6. Asthma
7. Dehydration
8. Fluid retention (swelling of feet or lower legs)
9. High blood pressure
10. Kidney disease
11. Liver disease
12. Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery
13. Heart disease
Interaction:
No known interactions.
Servings:
Oral-
Adults (from 15 years) -
15mg or 7.5mg (in dialysis patients).
