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Meloxicam - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions
INN: meloxicam
Data updated: 2026-04-25
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About This Product
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M01AC06
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EMA · EMEA/V/C/002612
This medication is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for pain, swelling, and stiffness caused by breakdown of joints. It is also used in children 2 years of age and older for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (a type of arthritis that affects children). It prevents the production of certain chemicals that cause pain and inflammation in the body.
⚠️ Warnings
•Caution must be exercised in patients with history of GI disease, asthma, hypertension, heart disease, fluid retention or heart failure, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Monitor patients with advanced renal disease.
It may cause dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting. Do not drive a car or operate machineries while taking this medication.