Description

Meloxicam (Meloxicam) Tablets 15 mg. №20

Ingredients

• Each tablet contains 15 mg of meloxicam.

Dosage

• The recommended dosage is 15 mg once daily. Follow the instructions provided by your healthcare provider.

Indications

• Meloxicam tablets relieve signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, reducing pain, inflammation, and stiffness.

Contraindications

• Avoid meloxicam if allergic to NSAIDs, have active peptic ulcers, or severe renal impairment.

Directions

• Take the tablet with a full glass of water. Do not crush or chew it. Taking with food can reduce gastrointestinal side effects.

Scientific Evidence

• Meloxicam, an NSAID, inhibits COX enzyme, reducing prostaglandin production that causes pain and inflammation.
• Studies show meloxicam’s efficacy in managing pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
• Research in the Journal of Clinical Rheumatology demonstrated meloxicam’s superior efficacy over placebo in improving pain and function in osteoarthritis.

Additional Information

• Use meloxicam at the lowest effective dose for the shortest necessary duration.
• Long-term NSAID use may increase cardiovascular and gastrointestinal risks.
• Discuss meloxicam therapy risks and benefits with your healthcare provider.

Pharmacological Effects

• Meloxicam exhibits anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis.
• It selectively inhibits COX-2, reducing inflammation, while sparing COX-1 to maintain gastrointestinal mucosa integrity.

Clinical Trials

• Meloxicam is as effective as other NSAIDs in managing arthritis pain and inflammation.
• A study in the Journal of Rheumatology found similar improvements in rheumatoid arthritis with meloxicam and diclofenac.