Negara: Amerika Serikat
Bahasa: Inggris
Sumber: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
MELOXICAM (UNII: VG2QF83CGL) (MELOXICAM - UNII:VG2QF83CGL)
Quality Care Products LLC
MELOXICAM
MELOXICAM 7.5 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Meloxicam tablets are indicated for relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. Meloxicam tablet are indicated for relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. Meloxicam tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity (e.g. anaphylactoid reactions and serious skin reactions) to meloxicam. Meloxicam tablets should not be given to patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Severe, rarely fatal, anaphylactic-like reactions to NSAIDs have been reported in such patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7, 5.13)]. Meloxicam tablets are contraindicated for the treatment of peri-operative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Meloxicam crosses the placental barrier. Prior to 30 weeks gestation, use meloxicam during
Meloxicam Tablets USP are available as light yellow, round, flat, uncoated tablets containing meloxicam 7.5 mg or as light yellow, oblong, biconvex, uncoated tablets containing meloxicam 15 mg. The 7.5 mg tablet is impressed with letter U and L on one side and tablet code 7.5 on the other side. The 15 mg tablet is impressed with letter U and L on one side and tablet code 15 on the other side. Meloxicam Tablets USP 7.5 mg are available as follows: 35356-808-15 Bottles of 15 35356-808-30 Bottles of 30 35356-808-60 Bottles of 60 35356-808-90 Bottles of 90 Meloxicam Tablets USP 15 mg are available as follows: Storage Store at Controlled Room Temperature 200 -250 C (680 -770 F) [See USP]. Keep Meloxicam Tablets USP in a dry place Dispense tablets in a tight container. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
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Quality Care Products LLC ---------- Medication Guide for Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs.) (See the end of this Medication Guide for a list of prescription NSAID medicines.) What is the most important information I know about medicines called Non - Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)? NSAID medicines may increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke that can lead to death. This chance increases: • with longer use of NSAID medicines • in people who have heart disease NSAID medicines should never be used right before or after a heart surgery called a "coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)." NSAID medicines can cause ulcers and bleeding in the stomach and intestines time during treatment. Ulcers bleeding: • can happen without warning symptoms • may cause death The chance of a person getting an ulcer or bleeding increases with: • taking medicines called "corticosteroids" and "anticoagulants" • longer use • smoking • drinking alcohol • older age • having poor health NSAID medicines should only be used: • exactly as prescribed • at the lowest dose possible for your treatment • for the shortest time needed What are Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)? NSAID medicines are used to treat pain and redness, swelling, and heat (inflammation) from medical conditions such as: • different types of arthritis • menstrual cramps and other types of short-term pain Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)? Do not take an NSAID medicine: • if you had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or any other NSAID medicine • for pain right before or after heart bypass surgery Tell your healthcare provider: • about all of your medical conditions • about all of the medicines you take. NSAIDs and some other medicines can interact with each other and cause serious side effects. Keep a list of your medicines to show to your healthcare provider and pharmacist. • if you are pregnant. NSAID medicines should not be used by preg Baca dokumen lengkapnya
MELOXICAM - MELOXICAM TABLET QUALITY CARE PRODUCTS LLC ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE MELOXICAM TABLETS USP SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR MELOXICAM TABLETS USP MELOXICAM TABLETS USP INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 2000 WARNING: CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL RISKS _SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR COMPLETE BOXED WARNING_. CARDIOVASCULAR RISK NSAIDS MAY CAUSE AN INCREASED RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR THROMBOTIC EVENTS, MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, AND STROKE, WHICH CAN BE FATAL. THIS RISK MAY INCREASE WITH DURATION OF USE. PATIENTS WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE OR RISK FACTORS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE MAY BE AT GREATER RISK. (5.1) MELOXICAM TABLETS ARE CONTRAINDICATED FOR THE TREATMENT OF PERI-OPERATIVE PAIN IN THE SETTING OF CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFT (CABG) SURGERY (4.2, 5.1) GASTROINTESTINAL RISK NSAIDS CAUSE AN INCREASED RISK OF SERIOUS GASTROINTESTINAL 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 ARE AT GREATER RISK FOR SERIOUS GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS. (5.2) INDICATIONS AND USAGE Meloxicam tablets are a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for: Osteoarthritis (OA) (1.1) Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) (1.2) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual treatment goals for the individual patient. • OA (2.2) and RA (2.3): Starting dose: 7.5 mg once daily Dose may be increased to 15 mg once daily DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets: 7.5 mg, 15 mg (3) CONTRAINDICATIONS Known hypersensitivity (e.g., analphylactoid reactions and serious skin reactions) to meloxicam (4.1) History of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs (4.1) Use during the peri-operative period in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery (4.2) W Baca dokumen lengkapnya