The following information is NOT meant to be used to treat yourself or patients.

  • Generic name = Meloxicam
  • Trade name = Mobic
  • Class = anti-inflammatory
  • MOA
    • Blocks cyclooxygenase (COX-1 & COX-2) and thus production of prostaglandins
  • Advantages
    • BID dosing
    • Inexpensive:  On the Target and Wal-Mart $4/month generic lists
  • Dosing
    • 7.5, 15-mg tablets
  • Note:
    • COX-1 normally produces prostaglandins that are gastroprotective.  Thus, blocking it can lead to gastric ulcers/bleeds
    • Take with food or 8-oz of water
    • May increase risk of cardiovascular thrombotic events, MI, and stroke
      • Avoid in patients with cardiac history
    • Absolute contraindications: ASA allergy, gastritis/ulcer, severe hepatic impairment, CABG
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