What is Mobic?
- Mobic (Meloxicam) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID). It works by lowering hormones in the body that cause inflammation and pain.
- The medication is an anti-inflammatory medication used to treat the pain and inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis in adults.
- Mobic is also used to treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children over the age of two.
Mobic Uses
- This medication is used to treat arthritis. It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that alleviates joint pain, swelling, and stiffness.
- Ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain if you have a chronic condition such as arthritis.
How to use
- Before you begin taking this and each time you get a refill, read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist. Also, inform the doctor about your dosage schedule.
- Take this medication orally, usually once daily, as directed by your doctor. Unless your doctor instructs you otherwise, drink a full glass of water (8 ounces/240 millilitres) with it. After taking this medication, do not lie down for at least 10 minutes.
- If you are taking this medication in liquid form, shake the bottle before each dose. Use a special measuring device to carefully measure the dose. Do not use a regular spoon because you may not get the correct dose.
- If you experience stomach upset while taking this medication, take it with food, milk, or an antacid. Your medical condition and response to treatment determine the dosage. Use the lowest effective dosage for the prescribed time to avoid increased risk of stomach ulcers or bleeding.
- Mobic comes in various forms (such as a tablet, capsule, liquid, or disintegrating tablet). Do not switch between forms without first consulting your doctor.
- It could take up to two weeks before you feel the full effects of this medication. To get the most out of this medication, take it on a regular basis.
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Get A Second OpinionMobic Side Effects
Some of the common and major side effects of Mobic are:
- Bleeding gums
- Bloating
- Blood in the urine
- Blurred vision
- Abdominal or stomach pain
- Canker sores
- Chest tightness or heaviness
- Chills
- Nausea
- Cloudy urine
- Cough
- Cramping
- Dark urine
- Difficult breathing
- Dilated neck veins
- Dizziness
Precautions
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist about your medical history, especially if you have asthma, liver disease, stomach problems like bleeding or ulcers, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, a blood disorder, or nose growth.
- NSAID medications can occasionally cause kidney problems. If you are dehydrated, have heart failure or kidney disease, are an older adult, or take certain medications, you are more likely to have problems.
- Drink plenty of fluids as directed by your doctor to avoid dehydration, and notify your doctor immediately if your urine output changes. This medication can cause stomach bleeding.
- Limit alcohol consumption. Disintegrating tablets may contain aspartame. If you have phenylketonuria (PKU) or another condition requiring you to limit or avoid aspartame (or phenylalanine) in your diet, consult your doctor or pharmacist for the safe use of this medication.
- Women of childbearing age should discuss the benefits and risks with their doctor before taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant. Avoid use from 20 weeks of pregnancy until delivery.
- If necessary, between 20 and 30 weeks, use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration. Avoid use after 30 weeks of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Interactions
- Aliskiren, ACE inhibitors (such as captopril and lisinopril), angiotensin II receptor blockers (such as losartan and valsartan), cidofovir, lithium, methotrexate (high-dose treatment), and water pills are some products that may interact with this medication (diuretics such as furosemide).
- When combined with other drugs which might cause bleeding, this medication may increase the risk of bleeding. Antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel and blood thinners such as dabigatran/enoxaparin/warfarin are examples.
- If you are taking mobic in liquid form, tell your doctor if you are also taking sodium polystyrene sulfonate.
Overdose
If someone has taken an overdose of this medicine and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, seek medical advice. Never take more than what is prescribed to you by your doctor.
Missed Dose
If you forget to take any dose or by mistake miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. If it is already the time for the next dose, skip the forgotten dose. Take your next medicine at the regular time schedule. Do not double the dose.
Storage
The medicine should not come in direct contact with heat, air, light and may damage your medicines. Exposure to medicine might cause some harmful effects or serious side effects. The medicine must be kept in a safe place and out of children’s reach.
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Book an AppointmentMobic vs Celebrex
| Mobic | Celebrex |
|---|---|
| Mobic is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID). It works by lowering hormones in the body that cause inflammation and pain. | Celebrex is a COX-2 inhibitor and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, among other things. |
| This medication is used to treat arthritis. It relieves the joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. | It is used to treat osteoarthritis pain and inflammation, adult acute pain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, painful menstruation, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis |
It is available in the following forms
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It comes in form of an Oral capsule |
