Melcam: Side Effects & Dosing

Indications/Uses

RA, OA & ankylosing spondylitis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

7.5 mg once daily. Max: 15 mg/day.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to aspirin or other NSAIDs. Asthma, urticaria, acute rhinitis, active peptic ulceration, severe hepatic & renal failure.

Special Precautions

Peptic ulcer, CHF, liver cirrhosis, overt renal disease & nephrotic syndrome.

Adverse Reactions

Dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, pruritus, skin rash, headache, edema, esophagitis, GI ulcer, urticaria, photosensitization, acute asthma, increased BP, palpitation, vertigo, drowsiness.

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Drug Interactions

Ticlopidine, oral anticoagulants, heparin, lithium, thrombolytics, MTX, diuretics, antihypertensives, cholestyramine, cyclosporin.

MIMS Class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

ATC Classification

M01AC06 - meloxicam ; Belongs to the class of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, oxicams.

Thai FDA Category

D

Presentation/Packing

Form

Melcam tab 15 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Form

Melcam tab 7.5 mg

Packing/Price

1 × 10's;10 × 10's

Melcam

meloxicam

Manufacturer:

Unison

Distributor:

Medline

Marketer:

B.Grimm Pharma