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Common name
Mobic (Meloxicam)
Description
Mobic (Meloxicam) is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Mobic (Meloxicam) works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
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Active Ingredients:
Meloxicam
Therapeutic actions:
Mobic (Meloxicam) is an NSAID and belongs to the class of drugs called enolic acid group, structurally related to piroxicam. Mobic (Meloxicam) significantly decreased symptoms of pain, function, and stiffness in patients, with a low incidence of gastrointestinal side effects. In models, it exhibits anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activities. Its mechanism of action may be related to prostaglandin synthetase (cyclooxygenase) (COX) inhibition.
What is it used for?:
Relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis; Relief of the signs and symptoms of pauciarticular or polyarticular course Juvenile Rheumatoi Arthritis in patients 2 years of age and older.
Contraindications and cautions:
• allergy to any ingredient in Mobic;
• known severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, trouble breathing, growths in the nose, dizziness) to aspirin or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (eg, ibuprofen, celecoxib);
• recent or forthcoming heart surgery;
• peptic ulcer;
• the last 3 months of pregnancy.
Side effects:
Serious side effects: severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; trouble breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); change in the amount of urine produced; chest pain; confusion; dark urine; fainting; unusual bruising or bleeding; severe headache or dizziness; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; unusual tiredness or weakness; mental or mood changes; numbness of an arm or leg; one-sided weakness; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; ringing in the ears; fast or irregular heartbeat; seizures; severe or persistent stomach pain or nausea; bloody or black, tarry stools; severe vomiting; shortness of breath; sudden or unexplained weight gain; depression; swelling of hands, legs, or feet; unusual joint or muscle pain; vision or speech changes; vomit that looks like coffee grounds; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Less serious side effects: constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; gas; headache; heartburn; nausea; stomach upset; trouble sleeping.
Interactions:
• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), aspirin, corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), heparin, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine) may increased the risk of stomach bleeding;
• the risk of Mobic is side effects may be increased by probenecid;
• Mobic is effectiveness may be decreased by cholestyramine;
• Mobic may increase the risk of side effects of cyclosporine, lithium, methotrexate, quinolones (eg, ciprofloxacin), or sulfonylureas (eg, glipizide);
• Mobic may decrease effectiveness of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (eg, enalapril), angiotensin receptor blockers (eg, losartan), or diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) and the risk of kidney problems may be increased.
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Melox
30 tablets (7.5 mg/tablet)
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Nobel Ilac Sanayii, Turkey |
$29.00 |
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Melox
3 ampoules x 1.5 ml (15 mg/ampoule)
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Nobel Ilac Sanayii, Turkey |
$21.00 |
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Movalis
10 tablets (15 mg/tablet)
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Boehringer Ing., Germany |
$29.00 |
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Movalis
20 tablets (15 mg/tablet)
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Boehringer Ing., Germany |
$49.00 |
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Movalis
3 ampoules x 1.5 ml (15 mg/ampoule)
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Boehringer Ing., Germany |
$23.00 |
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Movalis
6 suppositories (15 mg)
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Boehringer Ing., Germany |
$22.00 |
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Movix
20 tablets (15 mg/tablet)
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Unipharm, Bulgaria |
$29.00 |
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Zeloxim
10 tablets (7.5 mg/tablet)
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Bilim Pharmaceutic, Turkey |
$12.00 |
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Zeloxim Fort
10 tablets (15 mg/tablet)
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Bilim Pharmaceutic, Turkey |
$19.00 |
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