What is Mobic?
Mobic is an NSAID (nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug). The drug works by decreasing hormones in the body that can cause inflammation, pain, and fever.
The use of mobics relieves pain, tenderness, and swelling caused by rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
The pain, tenderness, and swelling caused by juvenile arthritis, a form of arthritis that is common in children, can also be relieved with mobic.
Warnings
If you take Mobic long-term or in high doses or have heart disease, you may be at risk for a fatal stroke or heart attack. This medicine can cause a heart attack or stroke in people who do not have heart disease.
This medicine should not be used before or immediately after coronary artery bypass surgery.
If you experience chest pains, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred or distorted speech, or vision problems, seek emergency medical attention.
The bleeding can also be fatal. As you age, it may become more difficult to recognize these risks associated with taking these drugs.
If you experience symptoms such as bloody or black stools, vomit, or blood that looks like coffee grounds, call your doctor immediately.
Smoking and alcohol consumption can increase the risk of bleeding in your stomach.
Before you take this drug
Mobic exercise may increase the risk of a fatal stroke or heart attack. Use this medication only if you have had heart bypass surgery.
It is also possible that Mobic can cause fatal stomach or intestinal bleeding. Meloxicam can cause these conditions without any warning, particularly in older adults.
Mobic should be avoided if meloxicam is an allergen, if an asthma attack has occurred, or if you have had a severe reaction to aspirin.
Tell your doctor about any of the following to ensure that Mobic will be safe for you:
- Heart disease High blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes;
- A heart attack, stroke, or blood clot.
- Ulcers or bleeding in the stomach;
- Asthma;
- Kidney disease or dialysis (if applicable)
- Liver disease
- Fluid retention.
Do not take Mobic if you're pregnant unless you have been told to by your doctor. NSAIDs can lead to serious kidney or heart problems for the baby, as well as pregnancy complications.
The use of mobic can cause an increase in the time it takes for an egg to be released from the ovary. If you're undergoing fertility treatments or trying to conceive, it is not recommended that you take Mobic.
A doctor can advise if breastfeeding while taking this medication is feasible.
Children weighing under 132 lb. are not allowed to use mobic tablets.
Similar/related drugs
Simponi, aspirin, prednisone, ibuprofen, duloxetine, meloxicam, and naproxen
How to take mobic?
Follow the instructions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Read all the instructions and directions that come with your medication. Use the lowest dose that is effective for your condition.
You may require frequent medical testing if you have been using Mobic for a long time.
Keep mobic tablets at room temperature and away from heat or moisture. When not in use, keep the bottle closed tightly.
Details on dosage
Adult dose for osteoarthritis:
Oral tablets:
Initial dose: oral 7.5mg once daily
Maintenance dose: 15mg orally, once daily, in patients who require additional analgesia.
The maximum dose is 15mg orally, once per day.
Adult dose for rheumatoid arthritis:
Oral tablets:
Initial dose: oral 7.5mg once daily
Maintenance dose: 15mg orally, once daily, in patients who require additional analgesia.
The maximum dose is 15mg orally, once per day.
The usual pediatric dose for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is:
Two years old or older
Oral tablets:
Weight 60 kg and greater: Orally, 7.5mg once daily
No additional benefits have been shown with dosages higher than 7.5 mg/day.
Comments:
Oral formulations do not show equivalent exposure to the system and therefore are not interchangeable.
The oral tablet should not be given to children under 60kg.
What happens if I miss the dose?
If you are almost due for the next dose, skip the dose that was missed. Never take two doses of the same medicine at once.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention.
What should be avoided?
Alcohol consumption can increase the risk of bleeding in your stomach.
Aspirin should not be taken while taking Mobic unless you have been told to by your doctor.
They may contain ingredients similar to Mobic. These medicines may have ingredients that are similar to Mobic, such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
Side effects of Mobic
If you experience symptoms of an allergy to Mobic, such as hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling on your face and throat, or severe skin reactions like a fever, sore neck, or burning eyes or skin, or have a skin rash that is red, purple, or blistered, seek emergency medical attention.
If you experience any of these symptoms, seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Meloxicam can cause severe side effects. If you experience:
- The first signs of skin irritation, however mild,.
- Shortness of breath even with light exertion
- Swelling or rapid weight gain
- Signs of Stomach Bleeding: Bloody or Tarry Stools, Coughing Up Blood, or Vomit That Looks Like Coffee Grounds
- Liver problems: upper stomach pain; itching and fatigue; loss of appetite. Dark urine. Clay-colored stool. Jaundice.
- Anemia (low red blood cell count): pale skin and hands, lightheadedness, unusual fatigue, and cold feet.
- Kidney problems: feeling fatigued or breathless; little or no urine; swelling of your ankles or feet; or a lack thereof.
Mobics may cause the following side effects:
- Nausea and heartburn are all symptoms of stomach pain.
- Diarrhea, constipation, gas;
- Dizziness;
- Symptoms of the cold symptoms of the flu
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Report side effects by calling the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Interaction with other drug
Before using Mobic, ask your doctor if you are taking an antidepressant. Certain antidepressants may make you bruise easily or bleed more.
Inform your physician of any medications taken outside of prescribed medicine (for instance: antihistamines, statins or anything else that might impact on their use).
- Cyclosporine;
- Lithium;
- Methotrexate;
- Pemetrexed;
- Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
- A blood thinner is warfarin coumadin jantoven;
- Heart or blood pressure medications, such as diuretics or "water pills,"
- Steroid medicine (such as prednisone).
The list below is not exhaustive. Meloxicam may also interact with other drugs, such as vitamins and herbs. This list does not include all drug interactions.
