Meloxicam (Systemic)
Brand Names : Mobic
Precautions While Using This Medicine If
you will be taking this medicine for a long time, it
is very important that your doctor check you at regular visits
for
any blood problems that may be caused by this medicine.
Stomach problems may be more likely to occur if you drink alcoholic beverages
while being treated with this medicine. Therefore, do
not regularly drink alcoholic beverages while taking this medicine, unless
otherwise directed by your doctor
.
Taking two or more of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs together
on a regular basis may increase the chance of unwanted effects. Also, taking
acetaminophen, aspirin or other salicylates, or ketorolac (e.g., Toradol)
regularly while you are taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug may increase
the chance of unwanted effects. The risk will depend on how much of each
medicine you take every day, and on how long you take the medicines together.
If your health care professional directs you to take these medicines together
on a regular basis, follow his or her directions carefully. However, do not take acetaminophen or aspirin or other salicylates together
with this medicine for more than a few days, and do not take any ketorolac
(e.g., Toradol) while taking this medicine, unless your doctor has directed
you to do so and is following your progress
.
Serious side effects can occur during treatment with this medicine. Sometimes
serious side effects can occur without warning. However, possible warning
signs often occur, including severe stomach pain, black tarry stools, and/or
vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds; skin rash; swelling
of face, fingers, feet and/or lower legs. Stop taking
this medicine and check with your doctor immediately if you notice any of
these warning signs.
If you notice signs of liver toxicity including nausea, unusual tiredness,
itching of the skin, stomach pain or fever,
stop taking this medicine and check with your doctor
immediately if you notice any of these warning signs.
Meloxicam may cause a serious type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis.
Although this is rare, it may occur often in patients who are allergic to
aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Anaphylaxis requires immediate medical attention
. The most serious
signs of this reaction are very fast or irregular breathing, gasping for breath,
wheezing , or fainting. Other signs may include changes in skin color of face;
very fast but irregular heartbeat or pulse; hive-like swellings on the skin;
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes. If these effects
occur, get emergency help at once. Ask someone to drive you to the nearest
hospital emergency room. Call an ambulance, lie down, cover yourself to keep
warm, and prop your feet higher than your head. Stay in that position until
help arrives.
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