meloxicam(Mobic, Vivlodex, Qmiiz ODT)
NSAID; preferential COX-2 inhibitor
Pronunciation
/məˈlɒksɪkæm/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- meloxicam
- Brand names
- Mobic, Vivlodex, Qmiiz ODT
- Therapeutic class
- NSAID; preferential COX-2 inhibitor
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take with food or milk to reduce GI upset.
- Lowest effective dose, shortest duration.
- Report black/tarry stools, vomiting blood, severe stomach pain.
- Avoid alcohol - GI bleed risk.
- Stay hydrated; monitor BP.
Sources
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