Warnings & Recalls for Mobic
Mobic and Pregnancy
Mobic has been listed as an FDA
pregnancy Category D medicine. If taken during the last trimester of a pregnancy, Mobic may cause harm to the fetus. It may also pass through breast-milk and harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are
pregnant,
planning to become pregnant or
breastfeeding before using Mobic.
General Warnings
Mobic
should not be used by anyone who is
allergic to meloxicam or any other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or if you will be having or have just had
heart bypass surgery. Let your healthcare provider know about any pre-existing health conditions you may have, especially:
- if you have ever had a myocardial infarction (heart attack) or stroke
- if you have a history of blood clots, heart disease or congestive heart failure (when the heart can no longer supply enough blood to the rest of the body)
- high blood pressure (hypertension
- if you have ever had any stomach ulcers, perforation or bleeding
- any seizure-causing disorder, including epilepsy
- liver damage or disease
- kidney disease
- breathing disorders such as asthma, or nasal polyps (sac-like growths in the nose)
- if you have a history of smoking
Patients should know that Mobic may cause serious problems if used long-term such as:
- ulcers of the stomach or intestines
- bleeding problems or gastrointestinal perforation
- circulation disorders which may lead to a heart attack or stroke
Mobic may cause women to ovulate at a later time than normal and
should not be used if you are trying to become pregnant or increase fertility.
Mobic Interactions
Consumption of
alcohol may increase the likelihood of gastrointestinal bleeding and should be avoided while taking Mobic.
Do not take Mobic with other NSAIDs. Let your doctor know about all medicines you are taking to avoid interactions, particularly allergy medicines or drugs for relieving pain or symptoms of a cold.
Mobic Treatment and Use
Mobic | Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) marketed by Novartic Pharma. for treating and reducing symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Mobic can ease the effects of these health conditions by:
- decreasing inflammation
- relieving pain and tenderness
- encouraging joint flexibility
Mobic may also be prescribed to children over the age of 2 with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
How Does Mobic Work?
Mobic works by blocking prostaglandins from triggering inflammatory responses. This helps to relieve symptoms of swelling and pain which are caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
How to Take Mobic
Mobic is available in tablet or oral suspension (liquid) form. Mobic is generally prescribed to be taken once daily by mouth as a 7.5 or 15mg dose. Be sure to take Mobic around the same time each day. Follow all packaged instructions and information given to your doctor.
To use Mobic oral suspension, measure the liquid using a proper dose-measuring device. Do not take any amount other than what you have been prescribed.
