• A minimal anterior-posterior (A/P) depth of 14mm at the affected level is required and should be verified by X-ray preoperatively
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Do not take the
w/ duration of use; contraindicated for
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This medicine is not right for everyone
Avoid concomitant aspirin, salicylates (eg, diflunisal, salsalate) or other NSAIDs
2) and Warnings and
MOBIC is contraindicated in the following patients: Known hypersensitivity (e
Mobic contraindications
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Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve various types of pain, including pain caused by musculoskeletal conditions, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis
33/day
A second difference is that Meloxicam is taken only once a day
5 mg daily
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This PDF file contains the updated labeling information for MOBIC tablets, oral suspension, and capsules, including dosage, warnings, and side effects
Common meloxicam side effects may include: stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, heartburn; diarrhea, constipation, gas; dizziness; or
NSAIDs are a class of medications used to treat pain, fever, and other inflammatory processes
Not all drugs interact, and not every interaction means you must stop taking one of your medications
If necessary, and under the guidance of your healthcare provider, the daily dosage can be increased to 15 mg/day, again administered in a single dose
If you are 65 or older, use Mobic (meloxicam tablets) with care
5mg once daily; max 15mg once daily
Like other NSAIDs, meloxicam is a potent cyclo-oxygenase (Cox-1 and Cox-2) inhibitor which blocks the formation of prostaglandins that are important in pain and inflammatory pathways
May be increased to 15 mg daily
Patient w/ increased risk of AR (eg, history of GI disease or CV disease risk factors) Initially 7