Meloxicam

Arthritis, Juvenile, Arthritis, Juvenile, Postoperative Pain + 9 more
Treatment
20 Active Studies for Meloxicam

What is Meloxicam

MeloxicamThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryMeloxicam is a type of medication used to reduce pain caused by musculoskeletal conditions, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. It works by blocking the production of certain enzymes that cause inflammation. It is longer-lasting than other NSAIDs and only needs to be taken once a day. Meloxicam comes in oral, transdermal, and intravenous forms and is believed to be less likely to cause gastrointestinal side effects than other NSAIDs.
Mobicis the brand name
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Meloxicam Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Mobic
Meloxicam
2000
284

Effectiveness

How Meloxicam Affects PatientsMeloxicam is a painkiller with fever-reducing effects, and has been shown to reduce inflammation in those with rheumatoid arthritis. Similar to other NSAIDs, taking meloxicam long-term can lead to issues with the kidneys or the cardiovascular system. While meloxicam is believed to have less gastrointestinal side effects than other NSAIDs, it can still lead to inflammation, bleeding, and ulcers. One study found that 13% of patients taking meloxicam suffered these side effects compared to 19% of those taking the NSAID diclofenac. However, the side effects in patients taking meloxic
How Meloxicam works in the bodyMeloxicam works to reduce pain and inflammation by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are molecules that activate pain receptors in the body, so reducing their production helps to reduce pain and inflammation. Meloxicam specifically targets the enzymes responsible for producing prostaglandins, most notably the COX-2 enzyme, but also has some effect on COX-1, which can lead to gastrointestinal irritation.

When to interrupt dosage

The recommended measure of Meloxicam is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, including Therapeutic procedure, Osteoarthritis (OA) and Dental Pain. The level of dosage is contingent upon the mode of administration (e.g. Suspension or Kit) found in the table underneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Postoperative Pain
, 7.5 mg/mL, 7.5 mg, 15.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL
, Suspension, Oral, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Solution, Intralesional, Solution - Intralesional, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Infiltration, Solution - Infiltration
Rheumatoid Arthritis
, 7.5 mg/mL, 7.5 mg, 15.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL
, Suspension, Oral, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Solution, Intralesional, Solution - Intralesional, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Infiltration, Solution - Infiltration
Dental Pain
, 7.5 mg/mL, 7.5 mg, 15.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL
, Suspension, Oral, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Solution, Intralesional, Solution - Intralesional, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Infiltration, Solution - Infiltration
Pain
, 7.5 mg/mL, 7.5 mg, 15.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL
, Suspension, Oral, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Solution, Intralesional, Solution - Intralesional, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Infiltration, Solution - Infiltration
Ankle
, 7.5 mg/mL, 7.5 mg, 15.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL
, Suspension, Oral, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Solution, Intralesional, Solution - Intralesional, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Infiltration, Solution - Infiltration
Osteoarthritis
, 7.5 mg/mL, 7.5 mg, 15.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL
, Suspension, Oral, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Solution, Intralesional, Solution - Intralesional, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Infiltration, Solution - Infiltration
Therapeutic procedure
, 7.5 mg/mL, 7.5 mg, 15.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL
, Suspension, Oral, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Solution, Intralesional, Solution - Intralesional, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Infiltration, Solution - Infiltration
Open Abdominal Surgery
, 7.5 mg/mL, 7.5 mg, 15.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL
, Suspension, Oral, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Solution, Intralesional, Solution - Intralesional, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Infiltration, Solution - Infiltration
Peptic Ulcer
, 7.5 mg/mL, 7.5 mg, 15.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL
, Suspension, Oral, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Solution, Intralesional, Solution - Intralesional, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Infiltration, Solution - Infiltration
Arthritis, Juvenile
, 7.5 mg/mL, 7.5 mg, 15.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL
, Suspension, Oral, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Solution, Intralesional, Solution - Intralesional, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Infiltration, Solution - Infiltration
Arthritis, Juvenile
, 7.5 mg/mL, 7.5 mg, 15.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL
, Suspension, Oral, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Solution, Intralesional, Solution - Intralesional, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Infiltration, Solution - Infiltration
Neuropathic Pain
, 7.5 mg/mL, 7.5 mg, 15.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL
, Suspension, Oral, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Solution, Intralesional, Solution - Intralesional, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Infiltration, Solution - Infiltration

Warnings

Meloxicam Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Meloxicam may interact with Pulse Frequency
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Meloxicam may interact with Pulse Frequency
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Meloxicam may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Meloxicam.
Common Meloxicam Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Acetylsalicylic acid
Major
The risk or severity of gastrointestinal bleeding can be increased when Meloxicam is combined with Acetylsalicylic acid.
Macimorelin
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Macimorelin can be decreased when used in combination with Meloxicam.
Mifamurtide
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Mifamurtide can be decreased when used in combination with Meloxicam.
Neomycin
Major
The risk or severity of nephrotoxicity can be increased when Meloxicam is combined with Neomycin.
Omacetaxine mepesuccinate
Major
The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Meloxicam is combined with Omacetaxine mepesuccinate.
Meloxicam Toxicity & Overdose RiskThe toxic dose of meloxicam for rats is 98 mg/kg. Signs of overdose include difficulty breathing, seizures, decreased urination, and gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, and bleeding. Treatment for an overdose may involve supportive care and removal of the stomach contents. Taking cholestyramine can help to remove meloxicam from the body.
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Meloxicam Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Meloxicam?

118 active clinical trials are currently assessing the potential of Meloxicam to alleviate Ankle, Post-Operative Abdominal Pain and Pain.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Peptic Ulcer
0 Actively Recruiting
Open Abdominal Surgery
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Neuropathic Pain
5 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2
Dental Pain
0 Actively Recruiting
Postoperative Pain
18 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 1, Early Phase 1, Phase 3
Arthritis, Juvenile
0 Actively Recruiting
Osteoarthritis
0 Actively Recruiting
Ankle
0 Actively Recruiting
Pain
0 Actively Recruiting
Rheumatoid Arthritis
54 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 1
Arthritis, Juvenile
0 Actively Recruiting
Therapeutic procedure
0 Actively Recruiting

Meloxicam Reviews: What are patients saying about Meloxicam?

5Patient Review
4/29/2022
Meloxicam for Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
This is working great for both my shoulder joints and my calf muscles! I am 64 years old, couldn't mark it on the info place.
5Patient Review
3/28/2022
Meloxicam for Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Meloxicam is much more effective than ibuprofen or Aleve for me, and I don't have any side effects that I've noticed. However, I only take it occasionally to limit my risk of developing problems.
5Patient Review
3/28/2022
Meloxicam for Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Meloxicam is much more effective than ibuprofen or Aleve for me, and I don't experience any negative side effects. However, I limit my usage to reduce the likelihood of developing any in the future.
5Patient Review
4/29/2022
Meloxicam for Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
I'm 64 years old and this has been working great for both my shoulder joints and calf muscles!
5Patient Review
6/10/2022
Meloxicam for Rheumatoid Arthritis
This treatment is highly effective and has made my life much better.
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Patient Q&A Section about meloxicam

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What are the side effects of taking meloxicam?

"adominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion or heartburn, nausea, dizziness, headache, itching or rash"

Answered by AI

Is meloxicam a strong painkiller?

"Meloxicam is a strong painkiller that must be prescribed by a doctor. It can come as a regular tablet, disintegrating tablet, capsule, or oral suspension liquid. Some popular brand names of meloxicam include Mobic, Vivlodex, Qmiiz ODT, and Comfort Pac-Meloxicam."

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Is ibuprofen or meloxicam stronger?

"There are several key differences between meloxicam and ibuprofen. Meloxicam is considered a stronger medicine, and is only available by prescription. In contrast, ibuprofen is available both over-the-counter and by prescription. Meloxicam is also a long-acting medication, meaning it only needs to be given once a day."

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What is meloxicam usually used for?

"Meloxicam is a drug used to relieve the symptoms of arthritis by reducing inflammation, swelling, and stiffness. It can also help to reduce joint pain."

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Clinical Trials for Meloxicam

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