meloxicam (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Mobic, Vivlodex, more...Anjeso, Qmiiz

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablet (Mobic)

  • 7.5mg
  • 15mg

tablet, oral distintegrating (Qmiiz)

  • 7.5mg
  • 15mg

capsule (Vivlodex)

  • 5mg
  • 10mg

injection, IV aqueous dispersion (Anjeso)

  • 30mg/mL single-dose vial

Osteoarthritis

Indicated to relieve signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis

Mobic or Qmiiz: 7.5-15 mg PO qDay; not to exceed 15 mg/day

Vivlodex: Start with 5 mg PO qDay; if needed, may increase to 10 mg/day

Use the lowest effective dose for shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Indicated to relieve signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis

Mobic or Qmiiz: 7.5-15 mg PO qDay; not to exceed 15 mg/day

Moderate-to-Severe Pain

Indicated for management of moderate-to-severe pain, alone or in combination with non-NSAID analgesics

Anjeso: 30 mg IV qDay

Dosage Modifications

Hepatic impairment

  • Mild-to-moderate: No dosage adjustment required
  • Severe: Not studied

Renal impairment

  • Mild-to-moderate: No dosage adjustment required
  • Severe
    • Anjeso: : Not recommended; contraindicated in patients with moderate-to-severe renal insufficiency who are at risk for renal failure due to volume depletion
    • Mobic or Qmiiz: Not recommended
  • Hemodialysis
    • Mobic or Qmiiz: Not to exceed 7.5 mg/day
    • Vivlodex: Not to exceed 5 mg/day

Dosing Considerations

Vivlodex capsules and Qmizz ODT are not interchangeable with other formulations of oral meloxicam even if the mg strength is the same

Anjeso alone is not recommended for situations when rapid onset of analgesia required owing to the drug’s delayed onset of analgesia (mean onset 2-3 hr)

Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablet (Mobic)

  • 7.5mg
  • 15mg

tablet, oral distintegrating (Qmiiz)

  • 7.5mg
  • 15mg

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Indicated for relief of signs and symptoms of pauciarticular or polyarticular course juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in patients who weigh ≥60 kg

60 kg or greater

  • Mobic tablet: 0.125 mg/kg PO qDay; not to exceed 7.5 mg/day  
  • Qmiiz ODT: 7.5 mg PO qDay
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            Contraindicated (1)

            • sodium polystyrene sulfonate

              meloxicam increases toxicity of sodium polystyrene sulfonate by Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: Cases of intestinal necrosis (possibly fatal) described with concomitant sorbitol and sodium polystyrene sulfonate; due to sorbitol in meloxicam oral suspension, coadministration is not recommended.

            Serious - Use Alternative (19)

            • aminolevulinic acid oral

              aminolevulinic acid oral, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid administering other phototoxic drugs with aminolevulinic acid oral for 24 hr during perioperative period.

            • aminolevulinic acid topical

              meloxicam, aminolevulinic acid topical. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug may increase the photosensitizing effect of the other.

            • apixaban

              meloxicam and apixaban both increase anticoagulation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • benazepril

              meloxicam, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • captopril

              meloxicam, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • enalapril

              meloxicam, enalapril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • fosinopril

              meloxicam, fosinopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • ketorolac

              meloxicam, ketorolac. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated.

            • ketorolac intranasal

              meloxicam, ketorolac intranasal. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated.

            • lisinopril

              meloxicam, lisinopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • methotrexate

              meloxicam increases levels of methotrexate by decreasing renal clearance. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant administration of NSAIDs with high dose methotrexate has been reported to elevate and prolong serum methotrexate levels, resulting in deaths from severe hematologic and GI toxicity. NSAIDs may reduce tubular secretion of methotrexate and enhance toxicity. .

            • methyl aminolevulinate

              meloxicam, methyl aminolevulinate. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug may increase the photosensitizing effect of the other.

            • moexipril

              meloxicam, moexipril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • pemetrexed

              meloxicam increases levels of pemetrexed by unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Interrupt dosing in all patients taking NSAIDs with long elimination half-lives for at least 5d before, the day of, and 2d following pemetrexed administration. If coadministration of an NSAID is necessary, closely monitor patients for toxicity, especially myelosuppression, renal toxicity, and GI toxicity.

            • perindopril

              meloxicam, perindopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • quinapril

              meloxicam, quinapril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • ramipril

              meloxicam, ramipril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • tacrolimus

              meloxicam, tacrolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Concomitant administration increases risk of nephrotoxicity.

            • trandolapril

              meloxicam, trandolapril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            Monitor Closely (238)

            • acebutolol

              acebutolol and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam decreases effects of acebutolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • aceclofenac

              aceclofenac and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              aceclofenac and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • acemetacin

              acemetacin and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              acemetacin and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • agrimony

              meloxicam and agrimony both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • albuterol

              meloxicam increases and albuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • alfalfa

              meloxicam and alfalfa both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • alfuzosin

              meloxicam decreases effects of alfuzosin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • aliskiren

              meloxicam will decrease the level or effect of aliskiren by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. In patients who are elderly, volume-depleted (including those on diuretic therapy), or with compromised renal function, coadministration of NSAIDs with drugs that affect RAAS may increase the risk of renal impairment (including acute renal failure) and cause loss of antihypertensive effect. Monitor renal function periodically.

            • alteplase

              meloxicam and alteplase both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased risk of bleeding, caution is advised.

            • American ginseng

              meloxicam and American ginseng both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amiloride

              amiloride and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • antithrombin alfa

              antithrombin alfa and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • antithrombin III

              antithrombin III and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • arformoterol

              meloxicam increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • argatroban

              argatroban and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • asenapine

              meloxicam decreases effects of asenapine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • aspirin

              aspirin and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              aspirin and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • aspirin rectal

              aspirin rectal and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              aspirin rectal and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

              aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • atenolol

              atenolol and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam decreases effects of atenolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • azficel-T

              azficel-T, meloxicam. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Patients taking anticoagulants may experience increased bruising or bleeding at biopsy and/or injection sites. Concomitant use of anticoagulants is not recommended. Decisions regarding continued use or cessation of anticoagulants should be made by a physician.

            • azilsartan

              meloxicam, azilsartan. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

              meloxicam decreases effects of azilsartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.

            • bemiparin

              bemiparin and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • benazepril

              benazepril, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • bendroflumethiazide

              meloxicam increases and bendroflumethiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • betaxolol

              betaxolol and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • betrixaban

              meloxicam, betrixaban. Either increases levels of the other by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bimatoprost

              bimatoprost, meloxicam. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

            • bisoprolol

              bisoprolol and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam decreases effects of bisoprolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • bivalirudin

              bivalirudin and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • budesonide

              meloxicam, budesonide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • bumetanide

              meloxicam increases and bumetanide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam decreases effects of bumetanide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • candesartan

              candesartan and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam decreases effects of candesartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.

              candesartan, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • captopril

              captopril, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • carbenoxolone

              meloxicam increases and carbenoxolone decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • carvedilol

              carvedilol and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam decreases effects of carvedilol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • celecoxib

              celecoxib and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              celecoxib and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • celiprolol

              celiprolol and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam decreases effects of celiprolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • chlorothiazide

              meloxicam increases and chlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chlorpropamide

              meloxicam increases effects of chlorpropamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

            • chlorthalidone

              meloxicam increases and chlorthalidone decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cholestyramine

              cholestyramine decreases levels of meloxicam by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • choline magnesium trisalicylate

              meloxicam and choline magnesium trisalicylate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam and choline magnesium trisalicylate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cinnamon

              meloxicam and cinnamon both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ciprofloxacin

              meloxicam, ciprofloxacin. Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Mechanism: unknown. Increased risk of CNS stimulation and seizures with high doses of fluoroquinolones.

            • citalopram

              citalopram, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. If possible, avoid concurrent use.

            • clomipramine

              clomipramine, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

            • clopidogrel

              clopidogrel, meloxicam. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Clopidogrel and NSAIDs both inhibit platelet aggregation.

            • cordyceps

              meloxicam and cordyceps both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cortisone

              meloxicam, cortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • cyclopenthiazide

              meloxicam increases and cyclopenthiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cyclosporine

              meloxicam, cyclosporine. Either increases toxicity of the other by nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • dabigatran

              dabigatran and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution is advised, both drugs have the potential to cause bleeding. Concomitant use may increase risk of bleeding.

            • dalteparin

              dalteparin and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • deferasirox

              deferasirox, meloxicam. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Combination may increase GI bleeding, ulceration and irritation. Use with caution.

            • defibrotide

              defibrotide increases effects of meloxicam by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Defibrotide may enhance effects of platelet inhibitors.

            • deflazacort

              meloxicam, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • dexamethasone

              meloxicam, dexamethasone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • diclofenac

              diclofenac and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              diclofenac and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diflunisal

              diflunisal and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              diflunisal and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • digoxin

              meloxicam and digoxin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dobutamine

              meloxicam increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dong quai

              meloxicam and dong quai both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dopexamine

              meloxicam increases and dopexamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • doxazosin

              meloxicam decreases effects of doxazosin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • drospirenone

              drospirenone and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • duloxetine

              duloxetine, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

            • edoxaban

              edoxaban, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Both drugs have the potential to cause bleeding, monitor closely. Promptly evaluate any signs or symptoms of blood loss.

            • efavirenz

              efavirenz will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • eltrombopag

              eltrombopag increases levels of meloxicam by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. UGT inhibition; significance of interaction unclear.

            • elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

              elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine and tenofovir with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

            • emtricitabine

              emtricitabine, meloxicam. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

            • enalapril

              enalapril, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • enoxaparin

              enoxaparin and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • ephedrine

              meloxicam increases and ephedrine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • epinephrine

              meloxicam increases and epinephrine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • epinephrine racemic

              meloxicam increases and epinephrine racemic decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • epoprostenol

              meloxicam and epoprostenol both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • eprosartan

              eprosartan and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam decreases effects of eprosartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.

              eprosartan, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • escitalopram

              escitalopram, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

            • esmolol

              esmolol and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam decreases effects of esmolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • ethacrynic acid

              meloxicam increases and ethacrynic acid decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • etodolac

              etodolac and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              etodolac and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fennel

              meloxicam and fennel both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fenoprofen

              fenoprofen and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              fenoprofen and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • feverfew

              meloxicam and feverfew both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fish oil triglycerides

              fish oil triglycerides will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Prolonged bleeding reported in patients taking antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants and oral omega-3 fatty acids. Periodically monitor bleeding time in patients receiving fish oil triglycerides and concomitant antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants.

            • fludrocortisone

              meloxicam, fludrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • fluoxetine

              fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              fluoxetine, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

            • flurbiprofen

              flurbiprofen and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              flurbiprofen and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fluvoxamine

              fluvoxamine, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding; SSRIs inhib. srotonin uptake by platelets.

            • fondaparinux

              fondaparinux and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • formoterol

              meloxicam increases and formoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • forskolin

              meloxicam and forskolin both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fosinopril

              fosinopril, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • furosemide

              meloxicam increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • garlic

              meloxicam and garlic both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • gemifloxacin

              gemifloxacin, meloxicam. Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Increased risk of CNS stimulation and seizures with high doses of fluoroquinolones.

            • gentamicin

              meloxicam increases and gentamicin decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ginger

              meloxicam and ginger both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ginkgo biloba

              meloxicam and ginkgo biloba both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • glimepiride

              meloxicam increases effects of glimepiride by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

            • glipizide

              meloxicam increases effects of glipizide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

            • glyburide

              meloxicam increases effects of glyburide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

            • green tea

              green tea, meloxicam. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Combination may increase risk of bleeding.

            • heparin

              heparin and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • horse chestnut seed

              meloxicam and horse chestnut seed both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • hydralazine

              meloxicam decreases effects of hydralazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • hydrochlorothiazide

              meloxicam increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • hydrocortisone

              meloxicam, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • ibrutinib

              ibrutinib will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Ibrutinib may increase the risk of hemorrhage in patients receiving antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapies and monitor for signs of bleeding.

            • ibuprofen

              ibuprofen and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              ibuprofen and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ibuprofen IV

              ibuprofen IV and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              ibuprofen IV and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • icosapent

              icosapent, meloxicam. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Icosapent may prolong bleeding time. Periodically monitor if coadministered with other drugs that affect bleeding.

            • imatinib

              imatinib will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              imatinib, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Imatinib may cause thrombocytopenia; bleeding risk increased when imatinib is coadministered with anticoagulants, NSAIDs, platelet inhibitors, and thrombolytic agents.

            • indapamide

              meloxicam increases and indapamide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • indomethacin

              indomethacin and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              indomethacin and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • irbesartan

              irbesartan and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam decreases effects of irbesartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.

              irbesartan, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • isoproterenol

              meloxicam increases and isoproterenol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ketoprofen

              ketoprofen and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              ketoprofen and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ketorolac

              ketorolac and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              ketorolac and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ketorolac intranasal

              ketorolac intranasal and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              ketorolac intranasal and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • labetalol

              labetalol and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam decreases effects of labetalol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • latanoprost

              latanoprost, meloxicam. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

            • latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic

              latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic, meloxicam. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

            • levalbuterol

              meloxicam increases and levalbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • levofloxacin

              levofloxacin, meloxicam. Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Risk of CNS stimulation/seizure. Mechanism: Displacement of GABA from receptors in brain.

            • levomilnacipran

              levomilnacipran, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. SNRIs may further impair platelet activity in patients taking antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.

            • lisinopril

              lisinopril, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • lithium

              meloxicam increases levels of lithium by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lornoxicam

              lornoxicam and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              lornoxicam and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • losartan

              losartan and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam decreases effects of losartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.

              losartan, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • meclofenamate

              meclofenamate and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meclofenamate and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mefenamic acid

              mefenamic acid and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              mefenamic acid and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mesalamine

              mesalamine, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive nephrotoxicity.

            • metaproterenol

              meloxicam increases and metaproterenol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methyclothiazide

              meloxicam increases and methyclothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .

            • methylprednisolone

              meloxicam, methylprednisolone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • metolazone

              meloxicam increases and metolazone decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • metoprolol

              metoprolol and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam decreases effects of metoprolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • milnacipran

              milnacipran, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

            • mipomersen

              mipomersen, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Both drugs have potential to increase hepatic enzymes; monitor LFTs.

            • mistletoe

              meloxicam increases and mistletoe decreases anticoagulation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • moexipril

              moexipril, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • moxifloxacin

              moxifloxacin, meloxicam. Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Increased risk of CNS stimulation and seizures with high doses of fluoroquinolones.

            • moxisylyte

              meloxicam decreases effects of moxisylyte by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • mycophenolate

              meloxicam will increase the level or effect of mycophenolate by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nabumetone

              meloxicam and nabumetone both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam and nabumetone both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nadolol

              nadolol and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam decreases effects of nadolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • naproxen

              meloxicam and naproxen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam and naproxen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nebivolol

              nebivolol and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam decreases effects of nebivolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • nefazodone

              nefazodone, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

            • nettle

              meloxicam increases and nettle decreases anticoagulation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nevirapine

              nevirapine will decrease the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • norepinephrine

              meloxicam increases and norepinephrine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • olmesartan

              olmesartan and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam decreases effects of olmesartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.

              olmesartan, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • oxaprozin

              meloxicam and oxaprozin both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam and oxaprozin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • panax ginseng

              meloxicam and panax ginseng both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • parecoxib

              meloxicam and parecoxib both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam and parecoxib both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • paroxetine

              paroxetine, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

            • pau d'arco

              meloxicam and pau d'arco both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pegaspargase

              pegaspargase increases effects of meloxicam by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of bleeding events.

            • penbutolol

              penbutolol and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam decreases effects of penbutolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • perindopril

              perindopril, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • phenindione

              phenindione and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • phenoxybenzamine

              meloxicam decreases effects of phenoxybenzamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • phentolamine

              meloxicam decreases effects of phentolamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • phytoestrogens

              meloxicam and phytoestrogens both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pindolol

              pindolol and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam decreases effects of pindolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • pirbuterol

              meloxicam increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • piroxicam

              meloxicam and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pivmecillinam

              pivmecillinam, meloxicam. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pivmecillinam, meloxicam. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • potassium acid phosphate

              meloxicam and potassium acid phosphate both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • potassium chloride

              meloxicam and potassium chloride both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • potassium citrate

              meloxicam and potassium citrate both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • potassium iodide

              potassium iodide and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pralatrexate

              meloxicam increases levels of pralatrexate by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs may delay pralatrexate clearance, increasing drug exposure. Adjust the pralatrexate dose as needed.

            • prasugrel

              meloxicam, prasugrel. Either increases effects of the other by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Chronic use of NSAIDs with prasugrel may increase bleeding risk.

            • prazosin

              meloxicam decreases effects of prazosin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • prednisolone

              meloxicam, prednisolone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • prednisone

              meloxicam, prednisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • probenecid

              meloxicam will increase the level or effect of probenecid by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • propranolol

              propranolol and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • protamine

              protamine and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • quinapril

              quinapril, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • ramipril

              ramipril, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • reishi

              meloxicam and reishi both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • reteplase

              meloxicam and reteplase both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased risk of bleeding, caution is advised.

            • rivaroxaban

              rivaroxaban, meloxicam. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: NSAIDs are known to increase bleeding. Bleeding risk may be increased when NSAIDs are used concomitantly with rivaroxaban. Monitor for signs/symptoms of blood loss.

            • rivastigmine

              rivastigmine increases toxicity of meloxicam by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor patients for symptoms of active or occult gastrointestinal bleeding.

            • sacubitril/valsartan

              sacubitril/valsartan and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              sacubitril/valsartan, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

              meloxicam decreases effects of sacubitril/valsartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.

            • salicylates (non-asa)

              meloxicam and salicylates (non-asa) both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam and salicylates (non-asa) both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • salmeterol

              meloxicam increases and salmeterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • salsalate

              meloxicam and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • saw palmetto

              saw palmetto increases toxicity of meloxicam by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. May increase risk of bleeding.

            • sertraline

              sertraline, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

            • Siberian ginseng

              meloxicam and Siberian ginseng both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • silodosin

              meloxicam decreases effects of silodosin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid

              meloxicam, sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May be associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalances.

            • sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride

              sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases toxicity of meloxicam by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.

            • sodium sulfate/potassium chloride/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol

              meloxicam, sodium sulfate/potassium chloride/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Caution when bowel preps are used with drugs that cause SIADH or NSAIDs; increased risk for water retention or electrolyte imbalance.

            • sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate

              sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases toxicity of meloxicam by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.

            • sotalol

              sotalol and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam decreases effects of sotalol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • sparsentan

              meloxicam and sparsentan both increase nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of NSAIDS, including selective COX-2 inhibitors, may result in deterioration of kidney function (eg, possible kidney failure). Monitor for signs of worsening renal function with concomitant use with NSAIDs.

            • spironolactone

              spironolactone and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • succinylcholine

              meloxicam and succinylcholine both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sulfasalazine

              meloxicam and sulfasalazine both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam and sulfasalazine both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sulindac

              meloxicam and sulindac both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam and sulindac both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tafluprost

              tafluprost, meloxicam. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

            • telmisartan

              telmisartan and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam decreases effects of telmisartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.

              telmisartan, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • temocillin

              temocillin, meloxicam. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.

              temocillin, meloxicam. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tenecteplase

              meloxicam and tenecteplase both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased risk of bleeding, caution is advised.

            • tenofovir DF

              tenofovir DF, meloxicam. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of tenofovir DF with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

            • terazosin

              meloxicam decreases effects of terazosin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • terbutaline

              meloxicam increases and terbutaline decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ticagrelor

              ticagrelor, meloxicam. Either increases effects of the other by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of bleeding with use of ticagrelor and chronic NSAID use. .

            • ticarcillin

              ticarcillin, meloxicam. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.

              ticarcillin, meloxicam. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • timolol

              timolol and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam decreases effects of timolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • tolazamide

              meloxicam increases effects of tolazamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

            • tolbutamide

              meloxicam increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

            • tolfenamic acid

              meloxicam and tolfenamic acid both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam and tolfenamic acid both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tolmetin

              meloxicam and tolmetin both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam and tolmetin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tolvaptan

              meloxicam and tolvaptan both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • torsemide

              meloxicam increases and torsemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trandolapril

              trandolapril, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • travoprost ophthalmic

              travoprost ophthalmic, meloxicam. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

            • trazodone

              trazodone, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

            • triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension

              meloxicam, triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use of NSAIDS and corticosteroids increases the risk of gastrointestinal side effects. .

            • triamterene

              triamterene and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • valsartan

              valsartan and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam decreases effects of valsartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.

              valsartan, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • venlafaxine

              venlafaxine, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

            • vitamin K1 (phytonadione)

              meloxicam increases and vitamin K1 (phytonadione) decreases anticoagulation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • voclosporin

              voclosporin, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with drugs associated with nephrotoxicity may increase the risk for acute and/or chronic nephrotoxicity.

            • vorapaxar

              meloxicam, vorapaxar. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive antiplatelet effect may occur.

            • vortioxetine

              meloxicam, vortioxetine. Either increases effects of the other by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • warfarin

              meloxicam, warfarin. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Drugs with antiplatelet properties may increase anticoagulation effect of warfarin.

            • zanubrutinib

              meloxicam, zanubrutinib. Either increases effects of the other by anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Zanubrutinib-induced cytopenias increases risk of hemorrhage. Coadministration of zanubritinib with antiplatelets or anticoagulants may further increase this risk.

            • zotepine

              meloxicam decreases effects of zotepine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            Minor (104)

            • aceclofenac

              aceclofenac will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • acemetacin

              acemetacin will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • acyclovir

              meloxicam will increase the level or effect of acyclovir by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • alendronate

              meloxicam, alendronate. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

            • amikacin

              meloxicam increases levels of amikacin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in preterm infants.

            • aminohippurate sodium

              meloxicam will increase the level or effect of aminohippurate sodium by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • amiodarone

              amiodarone will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • amobarbital

              amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • anamu

              meloxicam and anamu both increase anticoagulation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • aspirin

              aspirin will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • aspirin rectal

              aspirin rectal will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

              aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • balsalazide

              meloxicam will increase the level or effect of balsalazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • bendroflumethiazide

              bendroflumethiazide will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • bosentan

              bosentan will decrease the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • butabarbital

              butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • butalbital

              butalbital will decrease the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • carbamazepine

              carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cefadroxil

              cefadroxil will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cefamandole

              cefamandole will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cefixime

              cefixime will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cefpirome

              cefpirome will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ceftibuten

              ceftibuten will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • celecoxib

              celecoxib will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cephalexin

              cephalexin will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • chlorothiazide

              chlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • chlorpropamide

              meloxicam will increase the level or effect of chlorpropamide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • chlorthalidone

              chlorthalidone will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • choline magnesium trisalicylate

              meloxicam will increase the level or effect of choline magnesium trisalicylate by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • colestipol

              colestipol decreases levels of meloxicam by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • creatine

              creatine, meloxicam. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. (Theoretical interaction) Combination may have additive nephrotoxic effects.

            • cyclopenthiazide

              cyclopenthiazide will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • danshen

              meloxicam and danshen both increase anticoagulation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • devil's claw

              meloxicam and devil's claw both increase anticoagulation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • diclofenac

              diclofenac will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • diclofenac topical

              diclofenac topical, meloxicam. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Although low, there is systemic exposure to diclofenac topical; theoretically, concomitant administration with systemic NSAIDS or aspirin may result in increased NSAID adverse effects.

            • diflunisal

              diflunisal will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • disulfiram

              disulfiram will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • eplerenone

              meloxicam decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • etodolac

              etodolac will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • etravirine

              etravirine will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • felbamate

              felbamate will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • fenoprofen

              fenoprofen will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • feverfew

              meloxicam decreases effects of feverfew by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • fluconazole

              fluconazole will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • flurbiprofen

              flurbiprofen will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • furosemide

              meloxicam decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • ganciclovir

              meloxicam will increase the level or effect of ganciclovir by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • gentamicin

              meloxicam increases levels of gentamicin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in preterm infants.

            • hydrochlorothiazide

              hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ibuprofen

              ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ibuprofen IV

              ibuprofen IV will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • imidapril

              meloxicam decreases effects of imidapril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • indapamide

              indapamide will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • indomethacin

              indomethacin will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ketoconazole

              ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ketoprofen

              ketoprofen will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ketorolac

              ketorolac will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ketorolac intranasal

              ketorolac intranasal will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • leflunomide

              leflunomide will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • levoketoconazole

              levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • lornoxicam

              lornoxicam will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • meclofenamate

              meclofenamate will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • mefenamic acid

              mefenamic acid will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • mesalamine

              meloxicam will increase the level or effect of mesalamine by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • methyclothiazide

              methyclothiazide will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • metolazone

              metolazone will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • metronidazole

              metronidazole will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • miconazole vaginal

              miconazole vaginal will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • nabumetone

              meloxicam will increase the level or effect of nabumetone by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • naproxen

              meloxicam will increase the level or effect of naproxen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • nateglinide

              nateglinide will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • neomycin PO

              meloxicam increases levels of neomycin PO by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in preterm infants.

            • nilotinib

              nilotinib will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • noni juice

              meloxicam and noni juice both increase serum potassium. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ofloxacin

              ofloxacin, meloxicam. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Risk of CNS stimulation/seizure. Mechanism: Displacement of GABA from receptors in brain.

            • oxaprozin

              meloxicam will increase the level or effect of oxaprozin by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • parecoxib

              meloxicam will increase the level or effect of parecoxib by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • paromomycin

              meloxicam increases levels of paromomycin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in preterm infants.

            • pentobarbital

              pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • phenobarbital

              phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • piroxicam

              meloxicam will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • primidone

              primidone will decrease the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • rifampin

              rifampin will decrease the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              rifampin decreases levels of meloxicam by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • rifapentine

              rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • rose hips

              rose hips will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • salicylates (non-asa)

              meloxicam will increase the level or effect of salicylates (non-asa) by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • salsalate

              meloxicam will increase the level or effect of salsalate by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • secobarbital

              secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • streptomycin

              meloxicam increases levels of streptomycin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in preterm infants.

            • sulfamethoxazole

              sulfamethoxazole will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • sulfasalazine

              meloxicam will increase the level or effect of sulfasalazine by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • sulindac

              meloxicam will increase the level or effect of sulindac by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ticlopidine

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • tobramycin

              meloxicam increases levels of tobramycin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in preterm infants.

            • tolfenamic acid

              meloxicam will increase the level or effect of tolfenamic acid by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • tolmetin

              meloxicam will increase the level or effect of tolmetin by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • triamterene

              triamterene, meloxicam. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Risk of acute renal failure. Mechanism: NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis, which normally protect against nephrotoxicity.

              meloxicam increases toxicity of triamterene by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis, increasing the risk of nephrotoxicity.

            • valganciclovir

              meloxicam will increase the level or effect of valganciclovir by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • valproic acid

              valproic acid will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • vancomycin

              meloxicam increases levels of vancomycin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in neonates.

            • voriconazole

              voriconazole will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • willow bark

              meloxicam will increase the level or effect of willow bark by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • zafirlukast

              zafirlukast will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

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            Adverse Effects

            1-10%

            Indigestion (3.8-9.5%)

            Upper respiratory infection (≤8.3%)

            Headache (2.4-8.3%)

            Diarrhea (1.9-7.8%)

            Nausea (2.4-7.2%)

            Abdominal pain (1.9-4.7%)

            Edema (0.6-4.5%)

            Anemia (≤4.1%)

            Dizziness (1.1-3.8%)

            Constipation (0.8-2.6%)

            Angina (<2%)

            Congestive heart failure (<2%)

            Decreased platelet aggregation, purpuric disorder (<2%)

            Gastrointestinal (GI) hemorrhage (<2%)

            GI perforation, GI ulcer (<2%)

            Hepatitis (<2%)

            Hypertension (<2%)

            Inflammatory disorder of digestive tract (<2%)

            Myocardial infarction (<2%)

            Vomiting (<3%)

            IV

            • Constipation (7.6%)
            • GGT increased (2.8%)
            • Anemia (2.4%)

            <1%

            Anaphylactoid reaction

            Angioedema

            Fever

            Asthma, bronchospasm

            Cerebrovascular accident

            Erythema multiforme, erythroderma

            Immune hypersensitivity reaction

            Interstitial nephritis, renal failure

            Jaundice, liver failure

            Stevens-Johnson syndrome

            Tinnitus, hearing loss

            Toxic epidermal necrolysis

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            Warnings

            Black Box Warnings

            Cardiovascular risk

            • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may increase risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction (MI), and stroke, which can be fatal
            • Risk may increase with duration of use
            • Patients with existing cardiovascular disease or risk factors for such disease may be at greater risk
            • NSAIDs are contraindicated for perioperative pain in setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery

            Gastrointestinal risk

            • NSAIDs increase risk of serious GI adverse events, including bleeding, ulceration, and gastric or intestinal perforation, which can be fatal
            • GI adverse events may occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms
            • Elderly patients are at greater risk for serious GI events

            Contraindications

            Known hypersensitivity (eg, anaphylactic or serious skin reactions)

            History of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs

            Perioperative pain management in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery

            Anjeso: Moderate-to-severe renal insufficiency in patients at risk for renal failure owing to volume depletion

            Qmiiz: Phenylketonuria

            Cautions

            Cardiovascular thrombotic events

            • Increased risk of serious cardiovascular (CV) thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke, which can be fatal
            • Based on available data, it is unclear that the risk for CV thrombotic events is similar for all NSAIDs
            • The relative increase in serious CV thrombotic events over baseline conferred by NSAID use appears to be similar in those with and without known CV disease or risk factors for CV disease; however, patients with known CV disease or risk factors had a higher absolute incidence of excess serious CV thrombotic events
            • Increased CV thrombotic risk has been observed most consistently at higher doses
            • Minimize potential risk by using lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possibleCABG
              • 2 large, controlled clinical trials of a COX-2 selective NSAID for pain in the first 10-14 days following CABG surgery found an increased incidence of MI and stroke
              • NSAIDs are contraindicated in the setting of CABG
            • Post-MI
              • Observational studies conducted in the Danish National Registry have demonstrated that patients treated with NSAIDs post-MI were at increased risk of reinfarction, CV-related death, and all-cause mortality beginning in the first week of treatment
              • Avoid in patients with recent MI unless benefits outweigh risk of recurrent CV thrombotic events; if used, monitor for cardiac ischemia

            GI effects

            • NSAIDs can cause serious GI adverse events including inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, or large intestine, which can be fatal
            • Patients with a prior history of PUD and/or GI bleeding who used NSAIDs have >10-fold increased risk for developing a GI bleed compared with patients without these risk factors
            • Other risk factors include longer duration of NSAID therapy; concomitant use of oral corticosteroids, aspirin, anticoagulants, or SSRIs; smoking; use of alcohol; advanced liver disease and /or coagulopathy; older age; and poor general health status

            Heart failure and edema

            • The Coxib and traditional NSAID Trialists’ Collaboration meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials demonstrated an ~2-fold increase in hospitalizations for heart failure in COX-2 selective-treated patients and nonselective NSAID-treated patients compared with placebo-treated patients
            • Fluid retention and edema observed in some patients treated with NSAIDs
            • Meloxicam may blunt the CV effects of several therapeutic agents used to treat these medical conditions (eg, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs)

            Renal toxicity and hyperkalemia

            • Long-term administration of NSAIDs has resulted in renal papillary necrosis, renal insufficiency, acute renal failure, and other renal injury
            • NSAIDs are not recommended with moderate to severe renal insufficiency and are contraindicated in patients with moderate to severe renal insufficiency at risk for renal failure due to volume depletion
            • Increased serum potassium concentration, including hyperkalemia, reported with NSAIDs, even in some patients without renal impairment

            Asthma exacerbation

            • A subpopulation of patients with asthma may have aspirin-sensitive asthma which may include chronic rhinosinusitis complicated by nasal polyps; severe, potentially fatal bronchospasm; and/or intolerance to aspirin and other NSAIDs
            • Contraindicated in aspirin-sensitive asthma owing to cross-reactivity
            • Caution in patients with asthma without known aspirin sensivitiy

            Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)

            • Drug Reaction reported in patients taking NSAIDs; some of these events have been fatal or life-threatening; DRESS typically, although not exclusively, presents with fever, rash, lymphadenopathy, and/or facial swelling
            • Other clinical manifestations may include hepatitis, nephritis, hematological abnormalities, myocarditis, or myositis; sometimes symptoms of DRESS may resemble an acute viral infection
            • Eosinophilia is often present; because this disorder is variable in its presentation, other organ systems not noted here may be involved
            • Early manifestations of hypersensitivity, such as fever or lymphadenopathy, may be present even though rash is not evident; if such signs or symptoms are present, discontinue therapy and evaluate the patient immediately

            Additional cautions

            • Hepatotoxicity: May increase ALT or AST
            • Hypertension: Can lead to new onset of hypertension or worsening of pre-existing hypertension, either of which may contribute to the increased incidence of CV events
            • Anaphylactic reactions reported in patients with and without known hypersensitivity to meloxicam and in patients with aspirin-sensitive asthma
            • Serious skin reactions reported, including exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, which can be fatal
            • Premature closure of fetal ductus arteriosus: Avoid NSAIDs in pregnant women starting at 30 weeks of gestation (third trimester)
            • Hematologic toxicity: Anemia reported; causes vary including blood loss, fluid retention, or effect on erythropoiesis
            • Masking of inflammation and fever: Reducing inflammation, and possibly fever, may diminish the utility of diagnostic signs in detecting infections
            • Monitoring: Consider monitoring patients on long-term PO NSAID treatment with a CBC and a chemistry profile periodically to detect GI bleeding, hepatotoxicity, or renal injury
            • IV meloxicam not indicated for long-term treatment
            • Qmiiz ODT contains phenylalanine; contraindicated in patients with phenylketonuria

            Drug interaction overview

            • CYP2C9 inhibitors
              • Meloxicam is a CYP2C9 substrate
              • Coadministration with CYP2C9 inhibitors (eg, amiodarone, fluconazole) may increase meloxicam plasma levels owing to reduced metabolic clearance
              • Consider meloxicam dose reduction
            • Drugs that interfere with hemostasis
              • Monitor if coadministered with anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), antiplatelet agents (eg, aspirin), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) for signs of bleeding
              • Coadministration with analgesic doses of aspirin is not recommended owing to increased risk of bleeding
              • If coadministration with low-dose aspirin for cardiac prophylaxis, monitor closely for evidence of GI bleeding
            • ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or beta blockers
              • NSAIDs may diminish antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), or beta blockers
              • In patients who are elderly, volume-depleted (including those on diuretic therapy), or have renal impairment, coadministration of an NSAID with ACE inhibitors or ARBs may result in deterioration of renal function, including possible acute renal failure; these effects are usually reversible
              • If coadministered, patients should be well hydrated; monitor for signs of worsening renal function
            • Diuretics
              • NSAIDs may reduce the natriuretic effect of loop and thiazide diuretics
              • This effect is attributed to the NSAID inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis
              • However, studies with furosemide and meloxicam have not demonstrated a reduced natriuretic effect
            • Lithium
              • NSAIDs elevate plasma lithium levels and reduce renal lithium clearance
              • Mean minimum lithium concentration increased 15%; renal clearance decreased by ~20%
              • Effect attributed to NSAID inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis
              • Monitor for lithium toxicity
            • Methotrexate
              • Coadministration of NSAIDs and methotrexate may increase risk for methotrexate toxicity (eg, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, renal dysfunction)
            • Cyclosporine
              • Coadministration may increase nephrotoxicity
              • If coadministered, monitor for worsening renal function
            • NSAIDs or salicylates
              • Coadministration with other NSAIDs or salicylates increases risk of GI toxicity, with little or no increase in efficacy
              • Concomitant use no recommended
            • Pemetrexed
              • Coadministration may increase risk of pemetrexed-associated myelosuppression, renal, and GI toxicity
              • CrCl 45-79 mL/min: Interrupt meloxicam dosing for at least 5 days before, the day of, and 2 days after pemetrexed administration
              • CrCl <45 mL/min: Concomitant administration of meloxicam with pemetrexed is not recommended
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            Pregnancy & Lactation

            Pregnancy

            Data from observational studies regarding potential embryofetal risks of NSAID use in women in the first or second trimesters of pregnancy are inconclusive

            Fetal toxicity

            • Avoid use of NSAIDs in pregnant women at about 30 weeks gestation and later; NSAIDs increase risk of premature closure of fetal ductus arteriosus at approximately this gestational age
            • Use of NSAIDs at about 20 weeks gestation or later in pregnancy may also cause fetal renal dysfunction leading to oligohydramnios and, in some cases, neonatal renal impairment
            • These adverse outcomes are seen, on average, after days to weeks of treatment, although oligohydramnios has been infrequently reported as soon as 48 hours after NSAID initiation
            • Oligohydramnios is often, but not always, reversible with treatment discontinuation; complications of prolonged oligohydramnios may, for example, include limb contractures and delayed lung maturation
            • In some postmarketing cases of impaired neonatal renal function, invasive procedures such as exchange transfusion or dialysis were required
            • If NSAID treatment is necessary between about 20 weeks and 30 weeks gestation, limit use to the lowest effective dose and shortest duration possible
            • Consider ultrasound monitoring of amniotic fluid if treatment extends beyond 48 hours; discontinue drug if oligohydramnios occurs and follow up according to clinical practice

            Animal studies

            • Based on animal data, prostaglandins have been shown to have an important role in endometrial vascular permeability, blastocyst implantation, and decidualization
            • In animal studies, administration of prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors, such as meloxicam, resulted in increased pre- and post-implantation loss

            Clinical considerations

            • Human data are not available on the effects during labor or deliveryIn animal studies, NSAIDs inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, cause delayed parturition, and increase the incidence of stillbirth

            Infertility

            • Females
              • Based on the mechanism of action, prostaglandin-mediated NSAIDs may delay or prevent rupture of ovarian follicles, which has been associated with reversible infertility in some women
            • Males
              • May compromise fertility in males of reproductive potential
              • Oral administration of meloxicam to male rats for 35 days resulted in decreased sperm count and motility and histopathological evidence of testicular degeneration at 0.3-times the MRHD based on BSA comparison
              • The clinical relevance of these findings is unknown

            Lactation

            Human data are not available on whether meloxicam is present in human milk, or on the effects on breastfed infants, or on milk production

            Animal data

            • Present in milk of lactating rats at concentrations higher than those in plasma

            Pregnancy Categories

            A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

            B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

            C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

            D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

            X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

            NA: Information not available.

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            Pharmacology

            Mechanism of Action

            Member of oxicam class; inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins in body tissues by inhibiting at least 2 cyclo-oxygenase (COX) isoenzymes, COX-1 and COX-2; COX-2 may be inhibited to a greater extent than COX-1 is

            Absorption

            Bioavailability: 89%

            Peak plasma time

            • Mobic tab: 6.57 hr
            • Vivlodex cap: 2 hr (fasting); 5 hr (fed)
            • Anjeso IV: 0.12 hr

            Peak plasma concentration

            • Mobic tab: 1221.9 ng/mL
            • Anjeso IV: 5642.9 ng/mL

            AUC

            • Mobic tab: 53,988.8 ng⋅hr/mL
            • Anjeso IV: 107,508.7 ng⋅hr/mL

            Distribution

            Protein bound: 99.4%; primarily to albumin

            Vd: ~10 L

            Metabolism

            Metabolized in liver by CYP2C9 (major) and CYP3A4 (minor)

            Metabolites (inactive): 5'-Carboxy meloxicam, 5'-hydroxymethyl meloxicam

            Enzymes inhibited: COX-1, COX-2

            Elimination

            Half-life: 15-20 hr (PO); 24 hr (IV)

            Plasma clearance: 7-9 mL/min

            Dialyzable: No

            Excretion: Equally excreted in urine and feces, mostly as metabolites

            Pharmacogenomics

            Poor CYP2C9 metabolizers

            • Consider dose meloxicam reduction
            • Abnormally high plasma levels owing to reduced metabolic clearance may occur
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            Administration

            Oral Administration

            Tablet, capsule, or ODT: May take with or without meals

            Oral disintegrating tablet (ODT)

            • Leave ODT in original package until the time of administration
            • Use dry hands when handling ODT
            • Open carton and peel back foil on the blister; do not push the tablet through the foil as this could damage the tablet
            • Gently remove tablet from the blister and immediately place in mouth or onto tongue
            • Tablet will disintegrate quickly in saliva and can be easily swallowed with or without drinking liquid

            IV Administration

            Anjeso: IV bolus injected over 15 seconds

            Hydrate before administering to reduce risk of renal toxicity

            Storage

            Capsule or tablet

            • Store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted to 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
            • Store in original container and keep the bottle tightly closed to protect from moisture
            • Dispense in a tight container if package is subdivided

            Oral disintegrating tablet

            • Store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF); excursions permitted to 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
            • Avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40ºC (104ºF)

            IV

            • Store at 15-25ºC (59-77ºF); excursions permitted to 4-30ºC (40-86ºF)
            • Do not freeze
            • Protect from light
            • Latex-free
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            Patient Handout

            Patient Education
            meloxicam oral

            MELOXICAM - ORAL

            (mel-OX-i-kam)

            COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Mobic, Vivlodex

            WARNING: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (including meloxicam) may rarely increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. This effect can happen at any time while taking this drug but is more likely if you take it for a long time. The risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, due to smoking, family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes). Do not take this drug right before or after heart bypass surgery (CABG).Also, this drug may rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. This effect can occur without warning symptoms at any time while taking this drug. Older adults may be at higher risk for this effect. (See also Precautions and Drug Interactions sections.)Stop taking meloxicam and get medical help right away if you notice any of the following rare but serious side effects: stomach/abdominal pain that doesn't go away, bloody or black/tarry stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, unusual sweating, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes, trouble speaking.Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about the risks and benefits of treatment with this medication.

            USES: Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis. It reduces pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section.

            HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking meloxicam and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. If you are taking the tablet or capsule form of this medication, drink a full glass of water (8 ounces/240 milliliters) with it unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Do not lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking the tablet or capsule form of this medication.If you are taking the liquid form of this medication, shake the bottle gently before each dose. Carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.If you are taking the disintegrating tablet, do not remove the tablet from the packaging until you are ready to take it. With dry hands, peel back the foil to carefully remove the tablet. Do not push the tablet through the foil because doing so can damage it. Place the tablet on your tongue right away and allow it to dissolve. After the tablet has melted, it can be swallowed with or without liquid.If stomach upset occurs while taking this medication, take it with food, milk, or an antacid. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. The lowest effective dosage should always be used, and only for the prescribed length of time. Do not take more of this medication than prescribed because higher doses increase the chance of stomach ulcers/bleeding.Meloxicam may come in different forms (such as tablet, capsule, liquid, disintegrating tablet). Do not switch between different forms without consulting your doctor.It may take up to two weeks before you get the full benefit of this drug. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same time each day.Tell your doctor if your condition worsens.

            SIDE EFFECTS: See also Warning section.Stomach upset, nausea, dizziness, or diarrhea may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: headache that is severe or doesn't go away, easy bruising/bleeding, mental/mood changes, signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine), unexplained stiff neck, symptoms of heart failure (such as swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, unusual/sudden weight gain).This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of liver damage, including: nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, loss of appetite, dark urine, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: fever, swollen lymph nodes, rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

            PRECAUTIONS: Before taking meloxicam, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to aspirin or other NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: asthma (including a history of worsening breathing after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs), liver disease, stomach/intestine/esophagus problems (such as bleeding, ulcers, recurring heartburn), heart disease (such as history of heart attack), high blood pressure, stroke, blood disorders (such as anemia, bleeding/clotting problems), growths in the nose (nasal polyps).Kidney problems can sometimes occur with the use of NSAID medications, including meloxicam. Problems are more likely to occur if you are dehydrated, have heart failure or kidney disease, are an older adult, or if you take certain medications (see also Drug Interactions section). Drink plenty of fluids as directed by your doctor to prevent dehydration and tell your doctor right away if you have a change in the amount of urine.This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).This medication may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol and tobacco, especially when combined with this medication, may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Limit alcohol and smoking. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.The disintegrating tablet form of meloxicam may contain aspartame. If you have phenylketonuria (PKU) or any other condition that requires you to limit/avoid aspartame (or phenylalanine) in your diet, ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this medication safely.This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Tell your doctor right away if you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness.Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).Older adults may be at greater risk for stomach/intestinal bleeding, kidney problems, heart attack, and stroke while using this drug.Before using this medication, women of childbearing age should talk with their doctor(s) about the benefits and risks. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. This medication may harm an unborn baby and cause problems with normal labor/delivery. It is not recommended for use in pregnancy from 20 weeks until delivery. If your doctor decides that you need to use this medication between 20 and 30 weeks of pregnancy, you should use the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time. You should not use this medication after 30 weeks of pregnancy.It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. However, similar drugs pass into breast milk and are unlikely to harm a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

            DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Some products that may interact with this drug include: aliskiren, ACE inhibitors (such as captopril, lisinopril), angiotensin II receptor blockers (such as losartan, valsartan), cidofovir, lithium, methotrexate (high-dose treatment), "water pills" (diuretics such as furosemide).This medication may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with other drugs that also may cause bleeding. Examples include anti-platelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as dabigatran/enoxaparin/warfarin, among others.If you are using the liquid form of meloxicam, tell your doctor if you are also using sodium polystyrene sulfonate.Check all prescription and nonprescription medicine labels carefully since many medications contain pain relievers/fever reducers (aspirin, NSAIDs such as celecoxib, ibuprofen, or ketorolac). These drugs are similar to meloxicam and may increase your risk of side effects if taken together. However, if your doctor has directed you to take low-dose aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke (usually 81-162 milligrams a day), you should continue taking the aspirin unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

            OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: slow/shallow breathing, extreme drowsiness, severe stomach pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

            NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood counts, blood pressure, kidney/liver function) may be done while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.Non-drug treatment for arthritis that is approved by your doctor (such as weight loss if needed, strengthening and conditioning exercises) may help improve your flexibility, range of motion, and joint function. Consult your doctor for more information.

            MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

            STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

            Information last revised December 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.

            IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

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