MELOXICAM- meloxicam tablet
Watson Laboratories Inc.
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(See the end of this Medication Guide for a list of prescription NSAID medicines).
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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:
with longer use of NSAID medicines
in people who have heart disease
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:
can happen without warning symptoms
may cause death
The chance of a person getting an ulcer or bleeding increases with:
taking medicines called “corticosteroids” and “anticoagulants”
longer use
smoking
drinking alcohol
older age
having poor health
NSAID medicines should only be used:
exactly as prescribed
at the lowest dose possible for your treatment
for the shortest time needed
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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:
different types of arthritis
menstrual cramps and other types of short-term pain
Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)?
Do not take an NSAID medicine:
if you had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or any other NSAID medicine
for pain right before or after heart bypass surgery
Tell your healthcare provider:
about all of your medical conditions
about all of the medicines you take. NSAIDs and some other medicines can interact with each other and cause serious side effects. Keep a list of your medicines to show to your healthcare provider and pharmacist
if you are pregnant. NSAID medicines should not be used by pregnant women late in their pregnancy
if you are breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor
What are the possible side effects of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?
| Serious side effects include: | Other side effects include: |
| ▪ 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 intestine | ▪ nausea |
| ▪ low red blood cells (anemia) | ▪ vomiting |
| ▪ life-threatening skin reactions | ▪ dizziness |
| ▪ life-threatening allergic reactions | |
| ▪ liver problems including liver failure | |
| ▪ asthma attacks in people who have asthma |
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 | |
Stop your NSAID medicine and call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
| ▪ nausea | ▪ vomit blood |
| ▪ more tired or weaker than usual | ▪ there is blood in your bowel movement or it is black and sticky like tar |
| ▪ itching | ▪ unusual weight gain |
| ▪ your skin or eyes look yellow | ▪ skin rash or blisters with fever |
| ▪ stomach pain | ▪ swelling of the arms and legs, hands and feet |
| ▪ flu-like 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):
Aspirin is an NSAID medicine but it does not increase the chance of a heart attack. 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 a prescription (over-the-counter). Talk to your healthcare provider before using over-the-counter NSAIDs for more than 10 days.
NSAID medicines that need a prescription
| Generic Name | Product Trademark(s) |
| 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 |
All registered trademarks in this document are the property of their respective owners.
Address medical inquiries to:
Watson Pharma, Inc.
Medical Communications
P.O. Box 1953
Morristown, NJ 07962-1953
800-272-5525
Manufactured for: Watson Laboratories Inc.
Corona, CA 92880 USA
Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd.
Kurkumbh, INDIA
Revised: August 2006
This Medication Guide has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration