Meloxicam (Meloxicam)
Overview of Meloxicam
Meloxicam is NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) of oxicam family. It has anti-infalmmatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties. Meloxicam is used to reduce fever and inflammation or swelling and to relieve pain. Meloxicam is used to treat pain, swelling and stiffness associated with arthritis..
Indication of Meloxicam
Meloxicam is primarily indicated in conditions like Ankylosing spondylitis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis.
Contraindication of Meloxicam
Meloxicam is contraindicated in conditions like Renal failure,Hepatic failure,Rectal bleeding,Proctitis,Hemorrhoids.
Side Effects of Meloxicam
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Meloxicam, which give rise to further complications include Angioedema, Ulceration, Bleeding, Angioedema, GI perforation.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Meloxicam are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Rashes, Urticaria, Pruritus, Photosensitivity, dizziness.
Precautions of Meloxicam
It should not be given to in case of nasal polyps associated with bronchospasm, aspirin induced (high risk of severe allergic reaction), previous allergic/anaphylactic reaction to aspirin or NSAIDs. Risk benefits should be considered under the following problems: alcoholism, gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer disease, asthma, compromised cardiac function, congestive heart disease, edema, hypertension, hepatic and renal function impairment. Haemmorrhoids or rectal bleeding,