Unfortunately, pain sometimes appears in our lives. Tolerate discomfort does not make sense, since medicine has long been able to offer the most diverse and effective means. The non-narcotic analgesic prescribed to patients today is called Meloxicam. Instructions for use describe the drug as an anti-inflammatory, antipyretic drug from the category of non-steroidal drugs. It contains the same active substance, which has a number of properties that allow you to fight inflammation and pain. However, it should be taken only after the doctor’s recommendation, since the medicine has a wide list of contraindications.
The drug "Meloxicam": properties, release form
The substance meloxicam has a complex chemical name. Its formula is expressed as C14H13N3O4S2. The substance has a yellowish color, does not dissolve in water, but forms a solution in acids and partly in methanol. The medicine "Meloxicam" is prescribed based on its properties to inhibit the COX-2 isoenzyme. The drug is available in the form of tablets, as well as in the form of a solution for injection. Injections are done only intramuscularly.
Indications for admission
The medicine "Meloxicam" is prescribed to patients to eliminate symptoms:
- acute and chronic arthrosis;
- rheumatoid arthritis;
- polyarthritis;
- Ankylosing spondylitis.
The action of the drug allows you to relieve pain, reduce the dynamics of the inflammatory process, and also stabilize the patient's body temperature. Thus, doctors consider Meloxicam one of the most effective non-steroidal pain medications . Instructions for use also contain information on contraindications and side effects.
Contraindications
Doctors prescribe a medicine taking into account the presence of contraindications in the patient. The drug "Meloxicam" is not used to treat persons who have:
- hypersensitivity to the substances that make up the composition;
- acute peptic ulcer disease;
- terminal renal or severe renal failure;
- breast-feeding;
- pregnancy in any phase of the course;
- adolescence to 15 years.
Among the side effects, anemia, thrombocytopenia, as well as agranulocytosis and leukopenia are most often observed. In addition, loss of consciousness and migraine are possible. From the digestive system, nausea, vomiting, pain, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence were observed. Tests also revealed the possibility of a rash, itching from taking "Meloxicam". Instructions for use can not cover all possible side effects, since their spectrum is very wide. As a rule, in the documents for the drug they are indicated by category. A high percentage of side effects makes Meloxicam without a doctor’s control dangerous to the patient’s health.
Dosage regimen
At the first stages of treatment, doctors prescribe intramuscular injections to Meloxicam. Instructions for use contain information on the categorical prohibition of administering an intravenous drug. After a few days, as a rule, the patient is transferred to the oral regimen of taking the drug. Dosage is calculated based on the condition and physiological parameters of the patient. The maximum daily dose is 15 mg, but more often doctors prescribe 7.5 mg per appointment. Tablets must be washed down with liquid, taken with meals.
Overdose manifests itself in the manifestation of side effects. The treatment is to stop taking the drug and block the symptoms. Sometimes gastric lavage is prescribed .
Storage conditions
It is necessary to store the drug in a dark, necessarily dry place at a temperature of no higher than 25 degrees. The expiration date of the drug must be indicated on the packaging by the manufacturer.