SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Meloxicam

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Meloxicam

Meloxicam has 74 Side Effects total
35 are Life Threatening
1 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Meloxicam

USES: Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis. It reduces pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Meloxicam has 35 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - A Rupture in the Wall of the Stomach or Intestine - Gastrointestinal Perforation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Cannot Empty Bladder - Urinary Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Chest Tightness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Large Intestine - Colitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Damage - Nephrotoxicity is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Puffy Face from Water Retention - Facial Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Skin Rash with Sloughing - Exfoliative Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer - Gastrointestinal Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Stroke - Cerebrovascular Accident is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Throat Irritation - Pharyngitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Water Retention - Body Fluid Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

Critical Seriousness - Wheezing is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Meloxicam

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Meloxicam has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Meloxicam Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Meloxicam

Meloxicam Drug-Drug Interactions

Meloxicam has interactions of severe seriousness with 4 drug(s):

Meloxicam has 1 severe interactions with Cidofovir. Click here to see them

Meloxicam has 2 severe interactions with Ketorolac. Click here to see them

Meloxicam has 2 severe interactions with Toradol. Click here to see them

Meloxicam has 1 severe interactions with Vistide. Click here to see them

Meloxicam has interactions of serious seriousness with 42 drug(s).

Meloxicam has interactions of moderate seriousness with 318 drug(s).

Meloxicam has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Meloxicam has 21 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Meloxicam.

Meloxicam Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Acute Gastrointestinal Ulcer with Perforation - Acute Ulcer of the Stomach or Intestine with Perforation is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Post-operative from CABG Surgery - Time Immediately after Coronary Bypass Surgery is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Relative Contraindications

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Blood Coagulation Disorder - Blood Clotting Disorder is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Disease of Cardiovascular System - Disease of the Heart and Blood Vessels is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Gastrointestinal Ulcer - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Increased Cardiovascular Event Risk is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Peptic Ulcer - Ulcer from Stomach Acid is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Tobacco Smoker - Tobacco Smoking is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Contraindication Warnings

Anemia is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Edema - Visible Water Retention is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Renal Disease with Mild to Moderate Renal Function Impairment - Mild to Moderate Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Meloxicam has 6 related brands and strengths:

Meloxicam 15 Mg Tab Meloxicam 7.5 Mg Tab Meloxicam 7.5 Mg/5 Ml Oral Susp Mobic 15 Mg Tab Mobic 7.5 Mg Tab Mobic 7.5 Mg/5 Ml Oral Susp

Meloxicam - Symptoms of overdose may include
slow/shallow breathing, extreme drowsiness, severe stomach pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.