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
Meloxicam
Meloxicamum
Méloxicam
Brand Names
Zynrelef
Mobicox
Mylan-meloxicam
PHL-meloxicam
Ava-meloxicam
Meloxicam
Qmiiz ODT
Vivlodex
Dom-meloxicam
Comfort Pac with Meloxicam
PMS-meloxicam
Act Meloxicam
Teva-meloxicam
Apo-meloxicam
Nu-meloxicam
Anjeso
Trepoxicam-7.5
NuDroxiPAK M-15
Ratio-meloxicam
Mobic
Auro-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 foot and ankle, small-to-medium open abdominal, and lower extremity total joint arthroplasty surgical procedures.[L34100]
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