MOBIC
BRAND NAMES
 MELOXICAM
BASIC MOBIC INFO
Habit forming? No
Prescription needed? Yes
Available as generic? Yes
Drug class: Non-steroidal anti-Inflammatory, anti-rheumatic
MOBIC MEDICAL USES
Treatment for joint pain, stiffness, inflammation and swelling of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and gout.
MEDICAL DOSAGE & MOBIC USAGE
How to take Mobic:
-Tablet: Swallow Mobic whole with liquid. May be taken with or without food.
When to take Mobic:
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At the same time each day.
If you forget a Mobic dose:
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Take as soon as you remember, however, if it is the next day, skip the missed dose and return to your normal schedule (don't double this dose).
What Mobic does:
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Reduces tissue concentration of prostaglandins (hormones which produce inflammation and pain).
Time lapse before drug works:
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Begins in 2 to 3 hours.
- May require 3 weeks of
regular use for maximum benefit.
Don't take Mobic with:
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Any other medicine or any dietary supplement without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
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 MOBIC OVERDOSE |
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 SYMPTOMS:
Bloody or black tarry stools; blue lips, fingernails or skin; blurred vision; confusion; changes in urine color or output; difficulty swallowing or breathing; dizziness; fever; chest pain; slow or fast heartbeat; swelling; stomach pain; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds; wheezing; yellow eyes or skin.
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 MOBIC SIDE EFFECTS
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Life-threatening:
Hives, rash, intense itching, faintness soon after a dose, breathing difficulties (anaphylaxis).
Common Mobic Side Effects:
Diarrhea, heartburn, Indigestion, gas.
Infrequent Mobic Side Effects:
Abdominal pain, anxiety, confusion, constipation, nausea, nervousness, sleepiness.
Rare Mobic Side Effects:
Difficulty swallowing, swelling around the face, shortness of breath, tightness in chest, unusual tiredness or weakness, bloody or black tarry stools, vomiting, stomach pain.
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Don't take MOBIC if:
- You are allergic to aspirin or any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs).
- You have nasal polyps.
Before you start, consult your doctor if:
- You have a history of alcohol abuse.
- You have bleeding problems or ulcers.
- You have any condition that causes fluid retention (heart problems or high blood pressure or dehydration).
- You have used tobacco recently.
- You have impaired kidney or liver function.
- You have asthma.
Over age 60:
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No problems expected.
Pregnancy:
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Decide with your doctor whether drug benefits justify risk to unborn child.
Breast-feeding:
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Animal studies show the drug passes into milk.
- Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine.
- Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply.
Infants & children:
- Mobic is not recommended for anyone younger than 18.
Prolonged Mobic use:
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Talk to your doctor about the need for follow-up medical exams or laboratory studies to check complete blood counts, liver function, stools for blood, and eyes.
Skin & sunlight:
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No problems expected.
Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
- Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you.
- Don't work around dangerous machinery.
- Don't climb ladders or work in high places.
- Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes, such as antihistamines, tranquilizers, sedatives, pain medicine, narcotics and mind-altering drugs.
Discontinuing:
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No problems expected.
- If drug has been taken for a long time, consult doctor before discontinuing.
Others:
- May affect results in some medical tests.
- Advise any doctor or dentist whom you consult that you take this medicine.
- Do not refrigerate.
- Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink or in other damp places.
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