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Meloxicam is marketed worldwide under different brand names. This nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug is a known analgesic, anti-inflammatory and fever reducer. What is not known is that this drug is also used in the veterinary field, under the brand name Metacam.
A type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), Meloxicam is a known analgesic, anti-inflammatory and fever reducer. This NSAID was formulated by Boehringer-Ingelheim and available worldwide under different brand names such as Movalis, Moxen, Recoxa and Melox.
Under the Metacam brand name, this NSAID is also used in the veterinary field. It is indicated for pain management and inflammation due to osteoarthritis in dogs. The principal side effects in animals include gastrointestinal irritation such as diarrhea, ulceration and vomiting.
Benefits of NSAID:
Meloxicam is prescribed to relieve tenderness, stiffness, swelling and pain caused by osteoarthritis, which is a type of arthritis caused by the breakdown of the joints' lining, and rheumatoid arthritis, a type of arthritis caused by the swelling of the joints' lining. This drug is also effective to use in children who are suffering from juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
Medication Side Effects:
If you experience any of these symptoms, tell your doctor immediately:
Constipation
Diarrhea
Runny nose
Sore throat
Cough
Blisters
Rashes
Swelling of the tongue, face, throat, arms, feet, hands, lower legs, ankles and eyes
Hoarseness
Fast heartbeat
Nausea
Unusual weight gain
Pale skin
Itching
Fever
Difficult or painful urination
Back pain
Skin discoloration
Yellowing of eyes
Excessive tiredness
Flu-like symptoms
If you experience one or more of these symptoms, stop taking Meloxicam until you consult your doctor.
Warnings on NSAIDs:
People who take NSAIDs such as Meloxicam have a higher risk of suffering a stroke or heart attack than those who do not take the drug. These events can occur on NSAID takers without any warning and can be quite fatal. Also, the risks are doubly higher for people who have poor health, older in age and combine alcohol with the drug. As a precaution, you need to change your lifestyle while taking Meloxicam to avoid any complication.
Read more about Meloxicam in the newly published Meloxicam Review for more information.
