Generic Name - Meloxicam
Category - Anti-inflammatory medication
Indications
Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis
Generic Mobic is indicated for osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis to reduce pain and inflammation. Meloxican (generic Mobic) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (also called as NSAIDs).
Generic for Mobic Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Mobic is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Mobic should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Asthma
dental disease
diabetes
high blood pressure
liver disease
kidney disease
stomach or duodenal ulcers
systemic lupus erythematosus
ulcerative colitis
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Mobic. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Alendronate
aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
cidofovir
cyclosporine
drospirenone; ethinyl estradiol
lithium
medicines for high blood pressure
medicines that affect platelets
medicines that treat or prevent blood clots such as warfarin and other 'blood thinners'
methotrexate
other antiinflammatory drugs
pemetrexed
water pills
Generic for Mobic Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericMobic
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Mobic for arthritis is 7.5 milligrams once a day. If necessary, the doctor may increase the dose to 15 milligrams a day.
Generic for Mobic Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Mobic side Effects include signs of bleeding - bruising, pinpoint red spots on the skin, black tarry stools, signs of an allergic reaction - difficulty breathing or wheezing, skin rash, redness, blurred vision, change in the amount of urine passed and difficulty swallowing, severe heartburn or burning and pain in throat.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Mobic.
Generic for Mobic and Pregnancy
Studies indicate possibilities that Generic Mobic may cause unwanted effects on the heart or blood flow of the fetus or newborn baby, if they are taken regularly during the last few months of pregnancy. Hence, do consult your doctor and seek medical opinion.
Generic for Mobic and Breastfeeding
It is not known whether Generic Mobic is secreted in human milk. It is best to avoid using generic Mobic if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Generic for Mobic and Pediatric
Generic Mobic can cause serious side effects in any patient. Therefore, it is especially important that you discuss with the child's doctor the good that this medicine may do as well as the risks of using it.
Generic for Mobic and Geriatric
Elderly patients are considered to be sensitive than younger adults to the effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Do consult your doctor and seek medical opinion.
Note
The above information about Generic Mobic serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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