Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 3, 2022.
NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may occur early in treatment and may increase with duration of use. Meloxicam is contraindicated in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft surgery. NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. These events can occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms. Elderly patients and patients with a prior history of peptic ulcer disease and/or GI bleeding are at greater risk for serious GI events .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Anjeso
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Analgesic
Pharmacologic Class: NSAID
Chemical Class: Oxicam
Uses for meloxicam
Meloxicam injection is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used alone or given together with other pain medicines to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Meloxicam is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using meloxicam
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For meloxicam, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to meloxicam or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of meloxicam injection in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of m..
