Meloxicam Tablets

Vildagliptin Tablet

Therapeutic Indication

Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Pain and inflammation management
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Meloxicam

Tablet

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Speciality Orthopedics | Rheumatology | Internal Medicine
Tags NSAID | Pain Relief | Anti-inflammatory
Strength
  • 15 mg
Packing Size
  • 10 Tablets

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Mechanism

Meloxicam selectively inhibits cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) over COX-1, reducing prostaglandin synthesis responsible for pain, inflammation, and fever.

Pharmacokinetics

  • Absorption: Well absorbed orally
  • Metabolism: Hepatic metabolism via CYP2C9 and CYP3A4
  • Elimination: Renal and fecal excretion
  • Half-life: Approximately 15–20 hours

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal upset (nausea, dyspepsia)
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Edema
  • Rare: GI bleeding, cardiovascular risk

Contraindication

  • Hypersensitivity to Meloxicam or other NSAIDs
  • History of GI bleeding or peptic ulcer
  • Severe renal or hepatic impairment
  • Pregnancy (especially third trimester)

Interaction

  • Anticoagulants (increased bleeding risk)
  • Other NSAIDs
  • ACE inhibitors and diuretics (risk of renal impairment)
  • Corticosteroids (GI risk)

Warning and Precautions

  • Monitor renal and hepatic function during therapy
  • Use lowest effective dose for shortest duration
  • Increased cardiovascular risk with long-term use

Dosage

As directed by the Physician.