Mobic

Drugs

Generic Name: Meloxicam
Product Name: Mobic

Indication of Mobic
Action of Mobic
Dose advice of Mobic
Schedule of Mobic
Common side effects of Mobic
Uncommon side effects of Mobic
Reference

Indication of Mobic:

Mobic is used in the treatment of symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, such as joint pain and swelling.

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Action of Mobic:

Mobic contains meloxicam, which reduces symptoms such as inflammation and pain.

Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drug. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-fever and analgesic (pain relief) action. NSAIDs work by inhibiting the activity of the cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes responsible for the production of prostaglandins, which are important mediators of inflammation.

Meloxicam is different from many other NSAIDs in that it selectively inhibits only the type-2 isoenzyme, COX-2. This selectivity means that meloxicam is less likely than other NSAIDS to cause gastrointestinal side effects, such as ulcers.

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Dose advice of Mobic:

Mobic is an ADEC Pregnancy Category C drug. It is important that you notify your doctor if you are planning to become or are currently pregnant or breastfeeding. It is also important that you notify your doctor if you have any stomach ulcers, kidney, heart or liver conditions, or any other conditions so that your doctor may examine the risks and benefits of using this medication for you.

Take the dose at the same time each day to obtain the best effect, and for ease of remembering.
The usual dose is one tablet daily, although your doctor may prescribe a different dose for you.
It is best to take Mobic with or after your food to reduce any risk of stomach upset.

While taking Mobic, notify your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any dark stools or brown vomit. Also do this if you experience swollen ankles or any difficulty in breathing.

Mobic is only available via prescription from the doctor.

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Schedule of Mobic:

Schedule 4

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Common side effects of Mobic:

All medicines have side effects. Some side effects can be serious, but the most common ones are mild. Common side effects occurring in more than 1% of patients prescribed Mobic include:

Nausea
Stomach upset
Gastrointestinal bleeding or ulceration.
Diarrhoea
Headache
Dizziness

Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects.

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Uncommon side effects of Mobic:

Uncommon side effects occur in less than 1% of patients. Do not be alarmed by this list - a patient will not necessarily experience any of these:

Blurry vision
Infection of the lungs, throat, nose
Feeling very dizzy
Severe stomach pain
Rectal bleeding with black, sticky stools
Vomiting blood that looks like coffee coloured vomit
Swollen, sore legs
Changes in the frequency. amount or colour of urine
Swollen ankles or other parts of the body
Jaundice
Signs of allergy

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Reference:

Australian Medicines Handbook. Meloxicam. [Monograph online]AMH Pty Ltd 2007. [Cited December 14, 2007]. Available from: http://www.amh.net.au
Mobic. MIMS Online. [Monograph online] MIMS Australia Pty Ltd 2007. [Cited December 14, 2007]. Available from: http://www.mims/com.au
Lazo, J, Gilman A, Brunton L, Parker K. Goodman & Gilman's the pharmacological basis of therapeutics.11th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill; 2005

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