Meloxicam Tablets

• Meloxicam

Meloxicam is a type of pain-relief medicine that is used to relieve common arthritis symptoms. This eMedTV article discusses specific uses of meloxicam and offers information on its potential side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.

• What Is Meloxicam Used For?

What is meloxicam used for? As this eMedTV Web page explains, meloxicam treats several conditions related to pain, inflammation, swelling, or stiffness (for example, osteoarthritis). This page also lists off-label uses like relieving gout symptoms.

• Side Effects of Meloxicam

Among the side effects of meloxicam listed on this eMedTV page are common side effects like gas, nausea, and headache; rare side effects like anxiety and pancreatitis; and side effects requiring emergency medical attention, such as slurred speech.

• Dosing With Meloxicam

As this eMedTV article explains, dosing with meloxicam starts at 7.5 mg once daily for the treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. This page also discusses meloxicam dosing for the treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

• Drug Interactions With Meloxicam

This eMedTV segment lists drugs that can potentially interact with meloxicam (such as diuretics and NSAIDs) and describes how drug interactions with meloxicam can increase the risk of bleeding or kidney damage (among other things) in some people.

• Precautions and Warnings With Meloxicam

People with an active bleeding condition should not take meloxicam. This eMedTV page also lists other precautions and warnings with meloxicam, such as potential drug interactions and the risk of liver or kidney damage in some people taking the drug.

• Generic Meloxicam

Generic meloxicam is sold under the name Meloxicam tablets and Meloxicam oral suspension (liquid). This eMedTV Web page also lists the three available strengths of generic meloxicam: 7.5 mg tablets, 15 mg tablets, and 7.5 mg/5 mL oral suspension.