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MELOXICAM (UNII: VG2QF83CGL) (MELOXICAM - UNII:VG2QF83CGL)
Blenheim Pharmacal, Inc.
MELOXICAM
MELOXICAM 15 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Meloxicam tablets, USP is indicated for relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis [ see Clinical Studies ( 14.1) ]. Meloxicam tablets, USP is indicated for relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis [ see Clinical Studies ( 14.1) ]. Meloxicam tablets, USP is indicated for relief of the signs and symptoms of pauciarticular or polyarticular course Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis in patients 2 years of age and older [ see Clinical Studies ( 14.2) ]. Meloxicam is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactoid reactions and serious skin reactions) to meloxicam. Meloxicam 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
Meloxicam is available as a pastel yellow, round, biconvex, uncoated tablet containing meloxicam 7.5 mg or 15 mg. The 7.5 mg tablet is impressed with “5” mark on one side, and the 15 mg tablet is impressed with “100” mark on one side. Meloxicam Tablets, USP 7.5 mg is available as follows: NDC 61442-126-30; Bottles of 30 NDC 61442-126-01; Bottles of 100 NDC 61442-126-10; Bottles of 1000 Meloxicam Tablets, USP 15 mg is available as follows: NDC 61442-127-30; Bottles of 30 NDC 61442-127-01; Bottles of 100 NDC 61442-127-10; Bottles of 1000 Storage Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)[see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. 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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Blenheim Pharmacal, Inc. ---------- MEDICATION GUIDE MELOXICAM Tablets, USP 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 should 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 at any time during treatment. Ulcers and 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 seri- ous side effects. Keep a list of your medicines to show to your healthcare provider and pharmacist. • if y Soma hati kamili
MELOXICAM- MELOXICAM TABLET BLENHEIM PHARMACAL, INC. ---------- 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 FOR ORAL USE 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 IS 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 is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for: Osteoarthritis (OA) ( 1.1) Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) ( 1.2) Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) in patients 2 years of age or older ( 1.3) 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., anaphylactoid 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-opera Soma hati kamili