Mobic 7.5 mg oral tablet: Mobic Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing
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Generic name: MELOXICAM 7.5mg in 5mL
Dosage form: oral suspension
Drug class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 5, 2022.
General Dosing Instructions
Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of MOBIC and other treatment options before deciding to use MOBIC. Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals [see Warnings and Precautions (5)].
After observing the response to initial therapy with MOBIC, adjust the dose to suit an individual patient’s needs.
In adults, the maximum recommended daily oral dose of MOBIC is 15 mg regardless of formulation. In patients with hemodialysis, a maximum daily dosage of 7.5 mg is recommended [see Use in Specific Populations (8.7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
MOBIC oral suspension 7.5 mg/5 mL or 15 mg/10 mL may be substituted for MOBIC tablets 7. 5 mg or 15 mg, respectively.
Shake the oral suspension gently before using.
MOBIC may be taken without regard to timing of meals.
Osteoarthritis
For the relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis the recommended starting and maintenance oral dose of MOBIC is 7.5 mg once daily. Some patients may receive additional benefit by increasing the dose to 15 mg once daily.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
For the relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, the recommended starting and maintenance oral dose of MOBIC is 7.5 mg once daily. Some patients may receive additional benefit by increasing the dose to 15 mg once daily.
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) Pauciarticular and Polyarticular Course
To improve dosing accuracy in smaller weight children, the use of the MOBIC oral suspension is recommended. MOBIC oral suspension is available in the strength of 7.5 mg/5 mL. For the treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, the recommended oral dose of MOBIC is 0. 125 mg/kg once daily up to a maximum of 7.5 mg. There was no additional benefit demonstrated by increasing the dose above 0.125 mg/kg once daily in these clinical trials.
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis dosing using the oral suspension should be individualized based on the weight of the child:
0.125 mg/kg | ||
Weight | Dose (1.5 mg/mL) | Delivered dose |
12 kg (26 lb) | 1.0 mL | 1.5 mg |
24 kg (54 lb) | 2.0 mL | 3.0 mg |
36 kg (80 lb) | 3.0 mL | 4.5 mg |
48 kg (106 lb) | 4.0 mL | 6.0 mg |
≥60 kg (132 lb) | 5.0 mL | 7.5 mg |
Renal Impairment
The use of MOBIC in subjects with severe renal impairment is not recommended.
In patients on hemodialysis, the maximum dosage of MOBIC is 7.5 mg per day [see Clinical Pharmacology (12. 3)].
Non-Interchangeability with Other Formulations of Meloxicam
MOBIC Suspension has not shown equivalent systemic exposure to other approved formulations of oral meloxicam. Therefore, MOBIC Suspension is not interchangeable with other formulations of oral meloxicam product even if the total milligram strength is the same. Do not substitute similar dose strengths of MOBIC Suspension with other formulations of oral meloxicam product.
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There are 379 drugs known to interact with
Mobic (meloxicam), along with
12 disease interactions, and 3 alcohol/food interactions.
Of the total drug interactions,
95 are major, 278 are moderate, and 6 are minor.
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- albuterol
- Ambien (zolpidem)
- aspirin
- Cymbalta (duloxetine)
- Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine)
- gabapentin
- hydrochlorothiazide
- Klonopin (clonazepam)
- levothyroxine
- Lexapro (escitalopram)
- Lipitor (atorvastatin)
- lisinopril
- Lyrica (pregabalin)
- metformin
- Neurontin (gabapentin)
- Nexium (esomeprazole)
- Norco (acetaminophen / hydrocodone)
- omeprazole
- prednisone
- Prilosec (omeprazole)
- Singulair (montelukast)
- Synthroid (levothyroxine)
- Topamax (topiramate)
- tramadol
- trazodone
- Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)
- Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
- Xanax (alprazolam)
- Zoloft (sertraline)
- Zyrtec (cetirizine)
Mobic alcohol/food interactions
There are 3 alcohol/food interactions with Mobic (meloxicam).
Mobic disease interactions
There are 12 disease interactions with Mobic (meloxicam) which include:
- asthma
- fluid retention
- GI toxicity
- rash
- renal toxicities
- thrombosis
- anemia
- heart failure
- hepatotoxicity
- hyperkalemia
- hypertension
- platelet aggregation inhibition
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Related treatment guides
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Drug Interaction Classification
Major | Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. |
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Moderate | Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. |
Minor | Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. |
Unknown | No interaction information available. |
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to <1/10), infrequently (≥1/1000 to <1/100), rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1000), very rare (<1/10,000), frequency unknown (not can be estimated based on available data).
The most frequently observed adverse reactions were from the gastrointestinal tract. It is possible to develop a peptic ulcer, gastric perforation or gastrointestinal bleeding, sometimes fatal, especially in elderly patients (see section “Special Instructions”).
Within each group, HPs are listed in descending order of severity.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders:
Uncommon: Eosinophilia, granulocytopenia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia.
Nervous system disorders:
often: headache, vertigo, dizziness, drowsiness;
infrequently: depression, sleep disturbance, impaired concentration, insomnia, malaise.
Visual disturbances:
common: visual impairment.
Hearing and labyrinth disorders:
often : tinnitus, hearing impairment;
Uncommon: hearing loss.
Cardiac disorders:
common: swelling, palpitations;
Uncommon: congestive heart failure.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders:
often : shortness of breath;
infrequently : eosinophilic pneumonia.
Gastrointestinal disorders:
often: constipation, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, nausea, diarrhoea, stomatitis, flatulence;
infrequently: gastrointestinal bleeding and / or gastric perforation, hematemesis, melena, vomiting;
very rare : relapse or worsening of ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease;
frequency unknown : gastritis.
Liver and biliary tract disorders:
infrequently: increased activity of “liver” enzymes, jaundice.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders:
often : pruritus, skin rash, ecchymosis, purpura;
infrequently : alopecia, photodermatosis;
very rare : bullous reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders:
infrequently : myalgia and muscle weakness.
Renal and urinary tract disorders:
Uncommon: glomerulonephritis, hematuria, interstitial nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, renal failure, renal papillary necrosis.
General disorders and administration site disorders:
often : thirst, increased sweating;
infrequently : hypersensitivity reactions, menstrual disorders, hyperthermia (chills and fever).
During therapy with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, edema and symptoms of heart failure, increased blood pressure were reported.