Meloxicam Capsule: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Meloxicam Capsule
| Generic name | meloxicam |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) |
| Forms | Oral capsule (5 mg, 10 mg), Oral tablet (7.5 mg, 15 mg), Oral suspension (liquid, 7.5 mg/5 mL), Intravenous injection/dispersion (specific brands) |
Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and it is available as capsules, tablets, and liquid.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.