MELOXICAM- meloxicam tablet
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
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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:
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Other side effects include:
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Get emergency help right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
Stop your NSAID medicine and call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
These are not all the side effects with NSAID medicines. Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information about NSAID medicines.
Other information about Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs):
NSAID medicines that need a prescription
Generic Name | Product Trademark(s) |
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Celecoxib | Celebrex® |
Diclofenac | Cataflam®, Voltaren®, Arthrotec™ (combined with misoprostol) |
Diflunisal | Dolobid® |
Etodolac | Lodine®, Lodine® XL |
Fenoprofen | Nalfon®, Nalfon® 200 |
Flurbiprofen | Ansaid® |
Ibuprofen | Motrin®, Tab-Profen®, Vicoprofen® (combined with hydrocodone), Combunox™ (combined with oxycodone) |
Indomethacin | Indocin®, Indocin® SR, Indo-Lemmon™, Indomethegan™ |
Ketoprofen | Oruvail® |
Ketorolac | Toradol® |
Mefenamic Acid | Ponstel® |
Meloxicam | Mobic® |
Nabumetone | Relafen® |
Naproxen | Naprosyn®, Anaprox®, Anaprox® DS, EC-Naprosyn™, Naprelan®, Naprapac® (copackaged with lansoprazole) |
Oxaprozin | Daypro® |
Piroxicam | Feldene® |
Sulindac | Clinoril® |
Tolmetin | Tolectin®, Tolectin DS®, Tolectin® 600 |
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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
Bachepalli – 502 325, INDIA
Revised: 1006
This Medication Guide has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration