Melor Tablet 15mg

About Melor Tablet 15mg

Melor Tablet 15mg Uses

• Osteoarthritis pain
• Rheumatoid arthritis pain
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Juvenile arthritis in select cases

Melor Tablet 15mg Benefits

• Once daily dosing improves ease of use
• Reduces joint stiffness and swelling
• Helps restore daily movement in arthritis patients
• Preferential action may reduce some stomach related side effects compared to older NSAIDs

What Experts Say

Meloxicam belongs to the oxicam class of nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs and works mainly by blocking the cyclooxygenase two enzyme more than cyclooxygenase one. This selective action reduces inflammation and pain signaling while causing somewhat less stomach irritation than many older, non selective NSAIDs when used at recommended doses.

Because meloxicam has a relatively long half life, once daily dosing is usually enough to control symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis throughout the day and night. Doctors typically start with the lowest effective dose and adjust it gradually based on response and tolerability over several weeks.

Like all NSAIDs, meloxicam still carries cardiovascular and kidney related risks with long term use, so clinicians usually recommend the shortest effective duration and periodic monitoring of blood pressure and kidney function, especially in older adults or those with existing heart disease.

Drug Class

• Nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAID)
• Oxicam derivative

Melor Tablet 15mg formula

• Meloxicam 15mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Melor Tablet 15mg?

• Take one tablet daily with food or milk
• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water
• Take at the same time each day for consistent effect
• Do not exceed the dose advised by your doctor
• Lower doses are usually preferred in elderly patients

Drug Interactions

• Blood Thinners: Combined use with warfarin or similar drugs increases bleeding risk
• Other NSAIDs: Taking additional NSAIDs together raises the chance of stomach irritation and bleeding
• ACE Inhibitors: May reduce blood pressure control and strain the kidneys
• Diuretics: Effectiveness of water pills may be reduced
• Lithium: Blood lithium levels may rise to unsafe amounts

Risks and warnings

• Heart Risk: Long term use may raise the risk of heart attack or stroke, especially in patients with existing heart disease
• Stomach Ulcers: Avoid use if you have active peptic ulcer disease or a history of gastrointestinal bleeding
• Kidney Function: Use with caution in patients with reduced kidney function
• Pregnancy: Avoid in the third trimester of pregnancy
• Aspirin Allergy: Avoid if you have had an asthma or allergic reaction to aspirin or other NSAIDs

Melor Tablet 15mg Side Effects

• Stomach upset
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Swelling in the legs or feet
• Raised blood pressure
• Skin rash

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature below 30 degrees Celsius
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep the blister strip inside its original box
• Keep out of reach of children