MELOXICAM- meloxicam tablet
MedVantx, Inc.
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Medication Guide
for
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
(See the end of this Medication Guide for a list of prescription NSAID medicines).
What is the most important information I should know about medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?
NSAID medicines may increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke that can lead to death. This chance increases:
NSAID medicines should never be used right before or after a heart surgery called a "coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)."
NSAID medicines can cause ulcers and bleeding in the stomach and intestines at any time during treatment. Ulcers and bleeding:
The chance of a person getting an ulcer or bleeding increases with:
NSAID medicines should only be used:
What are Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?
NSAID medicines are used to treat pain and redness, swelling, and heat (inflammation) from medical conditions such as:
Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)?
Do not take an NSAID medicine:
Tell your healthcare provider:
What are the possible side effects of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?
Serious side effects include:
| Other side effects include:
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• heart attack | • stomach pain |
• stroke | • constipation |
• high blood pressure | • diarrhea |
• heart failure from body swelling (fluid retention) | • gas |
• kidney problems including kidney failure | • heartburn |
• bleeding and ulcers in the stomach and | • nausea |
• intestine | • vomiting |
• low red blood cells (anemia) | • dizziness |
• life-threatening skin reactions |
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• life-threatening allergic reactions |
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• liver problems including liver failure |
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• asthma attacks in people who have asthma |
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Get emergency help right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
• shortness of breath or trouble breathing | • slurred speech |
• chest pain | • swelling of the face or throat |
• weakness in one part or side of your body |
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Stop your NSAID medicine and call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
• nausea • more tired or weaker than usual • itching • your skin or eyes look yellow • stomach pain • flu-like symptoms • vomit blood | • there is blood in your bowel movement or it is black and sticky like tar • unusual weight gain • skin rash or blisters with fever • swelling of the arms and legs, hands and feet |
These are not all the side effects with NSAID medicines. Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information about NSAID medicines.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Other information about Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs):
Aspirin is an NSAID medicine but it does not increase the chance of a heartattack. Aspirin can cause bleeding in the brain, stomach, and intestines.Aspirin can also cause ulcers in the stomach and intestines.
Some of these NSAID medicines are sold in lower doses without aprescription (over-the-counter). Talk to your healthcare provider before usingover-the-counter NSAIDs for more than 10 days.
NSAID medicines that need a prescription
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Generic Name
| Product Trademark(s)
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Celecoxib | Celebrex |
Diclofenac | Cataflam, Voltaren, Arthrotec (combined with misoprostol) |
Diflunisal | Dolobid |
Etodolac | Lodine, Lodine XL
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Fenoprofen | Nalfon, Nalfon 200 |
Flurbiprofen | Ansaid |
Ibuprofen | Motrin, Tab-Profen, Vicoprofen* (combined with hydrocodone), Combunox (combined with oxycodone) |
Indomethacin | Indocin, Indocin SR, Indo-Lemmon, Indomethagan |
Ketoprofen | Oruvail |
Ketorolac | Toradol |
Mefenamic Acid | Ponstel |
Meloxicam | Mobic |
Nabumetone | Relafen |
Naproxen | Naprosyn, Anaprox, Anaprox DS, EC-Naprosyn, Naprelan, PREVACID, NapraPAC (copackaged with lansoprazole) |
Oxaprozin | Daypro |
Piroxicam | Feldene |
Sulindac
| Clinoril |
Tolmetin | Tolectin, Tolectin DS, Tolectin 600 |
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This Medication Guide has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.