Artex Tablet 7.5mg

About Artex Tablet 7.5mg

Artex Tablet 7.5mg Uses

• Relief from pain and swelling in osteoarthritis
• Relief from pain and stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis
• Management of joint pain in ankylosing spondylitis
• Short term relief from mild to moderate pain and fever

Drug Class

• Non steroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAID), oxicam group

What Experts Say

Meloxicam belongs to a class of medicines called NSAIDs, which work by blocking enzymes that cause pain and inflammation in the body. Doctors in Pakistan often prescribe it for long term joint conditions because it needs only one dose a day, unlike many other pain relievers that need repeated dosing through the day.

Health experts caution that meloxicam should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest time needed. Long term use of any NSAID raises the risk of stomach irritation, ulcers and kidney strain, especially in older adults or people with existing heart or kidney disease. Regular checkups help catch these problems early.

Rheumatologists generally recommend pairing meloxicam with lifestyle measures such as weight management, gentle exercise and physiotherapy for arthritis. This combined approach tends to control symptoms better than medicine alone and lowers the total drug dose a patient needs over time, which also reduces long term side effect risk.

Artex Tablet 7.5mg formula

• Meloxicam

Available forms

• Tablet 7.5mg strip of 10

How to use Artex Tablet 7.5mg?

• One tablet daily with food or milk to reduce stomach upset
• The same time each day for steady symptom control
• A full glass of water with each dose
• No crushing or splitting of the tablet unless a doctor advises it
• Missed doses should be taken as soon as remembered, unless the next dose is near

Drug Interactions

• Blood Thinners: Combining meloxicam with warfarin or aspirin raises the risk of serious bleeding.
• Other NSAIDs: Taking meloxicam with ibuprofen or diclofenac increases stomach and kidney risks without added pain relief.
• Blood Pressure Medicines: Meloxicam can reduce the effect of ACE inhibitors and diuretics used for high blood pressure.
• Lithium: This medicine can raise lithium levels in the blood, leading to toxicity.
• Methotrexate: Meloxicam may increase methotrexate levels, raising the chance of side effects.

Risks and warnings

• Heart Risk: NSAIDs including meloxicam may raise the chance of heart attack or stroke, especially with long term use or high doses.
• Stomach Risk: This medicine can cause ulcers or bleeding in the stomach and intestines, which may occur without warning signs.
• Kidney Risk: Meloxicam can affect kidney function, particularly in people who are dehydrated, elderly or already have kidney disease.
• Pregnancy Caution: This tablet is not recommended during the third trimester of pregnancy due to risks to the unborn baby.
• Allergy Warning: People with a known allergy to aspirin or other NSAIDs should avoid this medicine.

Artex Tablet 7.5mg Side Effects

• Nausea or upset stomach
• Headache and dizziness
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Swelling in the feet or ankles
• Skin rash or itching
• Signs of stomach bleeding such as black stools or vomiting blood
• Sudden weight gain or reduced urination pointing to kidney trouble

Storage Conditions

• Room temperature, below 25°C, away from direct heat
• A dry place away from bathrooms or kitchen sinks
• Original packaging, safely out of reach of children
• Away from direct sunlight and damp areas