What are the uses, side effects and interactions of Meloxicam Oral?
Meloxicam Oral belongs to the class of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Generally, Meloxicam Oral is used to alleviate fever, swelling and acute to severe pain. This prescription drug is mainly prescribed for the treatment and management of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. The side effects of Meloxicam Oral include - Headache - Nausea - Dizziness - Abdominal pain - Indigestion - Diarrhea - Itching - Rash - Loss of appetite - Weight gain - Visual disturbances - Cold sweat - Loss of clarity and confusion - Trouble breathing Meloxicam Oral interacts with the following drugs. - Anti-Depressants e.g. Citalopram, Venlafaxine - Corticosteroids e.g. Prednisone, Dexamethasone - Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs e.g. Methotrexate - Anti-Coagulants e.g. Warfarin - Diuretics e.g. Hydrochlorothiazide, Furosemide - NSAIDs e.g. Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Naproxen