Name: Melcam - 15 mg Tablet/pcs
Brand: Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd
SKU: Melcam - 15 mg Tablet
Price: 4.03 BDT
Availability: InStock

Indications

Meloxicam is indicated in-

Osteoarthritis,
Rheumatoid arthritis,
Ankylosing spondylitis

Dosage & Administration

For Adults:

Osteoarthritis: 7.5 mg/day. If necessary, in the absence of improvement, the dose may be increased to 15 mg/day.
Rheumatoid arthritis: 15 mg/day. In elderly patients the recommended dose for long term treatment is 7.5 mg/day.
Ankylosing spondylitis: 15 mg/day. In elderly patients the recommended dose is 7.5 mg/day.

Do not exceed the dose of 15 mg/day. The total daily amount should be taken as a single dose. Patients with increased risks for adverse reactions should start treatment with 7.5 mg/day. In dialysis patients with severe renal failure the dose should not exceed 7.5 mg/day

For Children: The pharmacokinetics of Meloxicam in paediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been investigated.

Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, constipation or diarrhoea may occur. Ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding may rarely occur. Skin rash, or urticaria may occur in some individuals. Oedema of the lower limbs may occur during treatment. Onset of an asthma attack has been reported in certain individuals allergic to aspirin or to other NSAIDs. Headache, vertigo or drowsiness may occur.

Pregnancy & Lactation

It is advisable to avoid the administration of Meloxicam during pregnancy. It is unknown whether Meloxicam passes into mother’s milk. Meloxicam should not be given to nursing mothers.

Precautions & Warnings

Patient with known CV disease or risk factors for CV disease, fluid retention or heart failure, history of GI bleeding or ulceration. Hepatic and renal impairment. Elderly. Pregnancy and lactation.