M-Cam 7,5 mg or 15 mg Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 10 October 2023
Clinical Summary
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Indication
Symptomatic treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and acute sciatica.
Dosage (summary)
15 mg once daily for rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis; 7.5 mg once daily for acute sciatica; 7.5 mg once daily for osteoarthritis, may increase to 15 mg.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation; may impair fertility.
Key Drug Interactions
- Increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding with NSAIDs and anticoagulants
- May reduce effectiveness of antihypertensives
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to meloxicam
- Active gastrointestinal disease
- Severe renal impairment
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Children under 12 years
Common side effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Skin reactions
Counselling Points
- Take with food to minimize GI upset
- Report any unusual abdominal symptoms
- Avoid alcohol to reduce bleeding risk
Serious warnings
- Risk of cardiovascular events
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Serious skin reactions
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