Jan 25
Oximal (meloxicam)
Drug Class:
NSAID (partially selective)
Indications:
pain
inflammation
arthritis
juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)
renal colic
Doses:
7.5mg, 15mg tabs
1 tab QD
dose determined by doctor, usually starts at 7.5mg
Side Effects:
Fluid retention (edema)
Acute kidney injury (AKI)
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Manufacturer:
JPM
Drug Store:
Jordan Drug Store
Contraindications:
Asthma
Cardiovascular disorders (hypertension)
Gastric acidity/ulcers
3rd trimester of pregnancy (early closure of ductus arteriosus)