Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve various types of pain, including pain caused by musculoskeletal conditions, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.[A190189] With a longer half-life than most other NSAIDS, it is a favorable option for those who require once-daily dosing. Meloxicam is available in oral, transdermal, and intravenous formulations. It is a preferential COX-2 inhibitor, purportedly reducing the risk of adverse gastrointestinal tract effects, however, this is a topic of controversy.[A190198,A190201]
Synonyms
Meloxicamum
Méloxicam
Meloxicam
Brand Names
Trepoxicam-7.5
Apo-meloxicam
Mobicox
NuDroxiPAK M-15
Comfort Pac with Meloxicam
Meloxicam
Act Meloxicam
Dom-meloxicam
Zynrelef
Auro-meloxicam
Anjeso
PMS-meloxicam
Ava-meloxicam
Qmiiz ODT
PHL-meloxicam
Mylan-meloxicam
Vivlodex
Ratio-meloxicam
Nu-meloxicam
Mobic
Teva-meloxicam
Indication
Meloxicam is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of arthritis and osteoarthritis. In addition, it is indicated for the pauciarticular and polyarticular course of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) in patients aged 2 years old or above.[L11398] Off-label uses include the treatment of dental or post-surgical pain. In addition to the above, meloxicam has also been studied in the treatment of neuropathic pain. [A190189] Meloxicam, in combination with [bupivacaine], is indicated for postsurgical analgesia in adult patients for up to 72 hours following soft tissue surgical procedures, foot and ankle procedures, and other orthopedic procedures in which direct exposure to articular cartilage is avoided.[L50427]
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