Novacam 7,5 mg/ 15 mg Tablets
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Symptomatic treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthrosis, ankylosing spondylitis, and acute sciatica.
Dosage (summary)
15 mg/day for rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis; 7.5 mg/day for osteoarthrosis and acute sciatica.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Other NSAIDs
- Anticoagulants
- Corticosteroids
- Lithium
- Methotrexate
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to meloxicam
- Severe hepatic failure
- Severe renal failure
- Severe heart failure
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Active inflammatory bowel disease
- Children under 12 years
Common side effects
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Hypertension
- Oedema
- Headache
- Dizziness
Counselling Points
- Take with food
- Monitor for gastrointestinal symptoms
- Avoid alcohol
- Report any skin reactions
Serious warnings
- Gastrointestinal bleeding risk
- Cardiovascular events risk
- Serious skin reactions
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