Generic Mobic

Meloxicam 7.5/15mg

Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, which inhibits COX 2 more than COX 1.

The result of this inhibition is decreased formation of prostaglandin precursors and reduction of inflammatory process.

Meloxicam has a long half-life which permits once-day dosing.

Usage.

Meloxicam is used to treat:

• osteoarthritis,
• rheumatoid arthritis,
• dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps)
• fever and pain
  
  

Drug interactions.

Meloxicam may interact with such drugs, as:

• Angiotensin II antagonists
• Anticoagulants
• Antiplatelet drugs (ticlopidine, clopidogrel, aspirin, abciximab, dipyridamole, eptifibatide, tirofiban)
• Cholestyramine
• Corticosteroids
• Cyclosporine
• Lithium
• Loop diuretic's
• Methotrexate
• Thiazide diuretics
  
  
  

Meloxicam possible side effects.

• Diarrhea
• Epigastric pain
• Headache
• Insomnia
• Skin rash
• Dyspepsia
• Edema
• Flu-like symptoms
  

   

Meloxicam and pregnancy / lactation.

Do not use during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

What is the shelf life of the pills?

• The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.