Meloxicam is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that are used to treat pain andor inflammation. Prostaglandins are chemicals that contribute to inflammation especially within joints Bruce Brown Jr. Authentic Jersey , and it is the inflammation that leads to the common symptoms of pain, tenderness and swelling associated with arthritis. Meloxicam blocks the enzymes that make prostaglandins (cyclo oxygenase 1 and 2) and reduces the levels of prostaglandins. As a result, inflammation and its accompanying symptoms are reduced.
PRESCRIBED FOR:
Meloxicam is used to treat tenderness, swelling and pain caused by the inflammation of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis Luke Kennard Authentic Jersey , and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in patients 2 years of age or older.
DOSING:
The lowest effective dose should be used for each patient. Meloxicam therapy usually is started at 7.5 mg daily. Some patients require a dose of 15 mg daily, but this larger dose should be taken only under the direction of a physician. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is treated with 0.125 mgkg daily up to 7.5 mg per day. It may be taken with or without food.
SIDE EFFECTS:
In general, the most common side effects with NSAIDs are related to the gastrointestinal tract (GI) and include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain Reggie Jackson Authentic Jersey , diarrhea, and gas. To prevent these common side effects, it is recommended that most NSAIDs be taken with food or milk. NSAIDs may cause ulcers in the stomach andor small intestine. A few NSAIDs are designed to be less damaging to the stomach and small intestine, and, therefore Andre Drummond Authentic Jersey , they may be taken with or without food. Meloxicam is an example of one of these NSAIDs, but, nevertheless, it should be taken cautiously without food. NSAIDs have been associated with an increased risk of blood clots that can cause strokes and heart attacks. NSAIDs also may interfere with the function of the kidneys or injure the kidneys.
WARNING:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (including meloxicam) may rarely increase the risk for a heart attack or stroke. The risk may be greater if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, due to smoking Blake Griffin Authentic Jersey , family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes), or with longer use. This drug should not be taken right before or after heart bypass surgery (CABG).
Also, this drug may infrequently cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. This effect can occur without warning symptoms at any time while taking this drug. Older adults may be at higher risk for this effect.
Storage:
Store at room temperature. Protect from heat, light and moisture. Keep away from reach of children.
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