Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Meloxicam
Drug Class
Pain Management
Chemical Class
Oxicam group of NSAIDs
What is Motu?
Uses
Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing hormones that cause pain, fever, and inflammation in the...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Oxicam group of NSAIDs
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Oxicam group of NSAIDs. The Molecular Weight of Meloxicam is 351.40. Its pKa is 1.1-4.2.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
15 mg — As recommended.
Safety Alerts
Meloxicam can increase your risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke
Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG)
Meloxicam may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal
Meloxicam may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal
These conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine, especially in older adults
Important Warnings
Meloxicam can increase your risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term or take high doses, or if you have heart disease
Even people without heart disease or risk factors could have a stroke or heart attack while taking this medicine
Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG)
Get emergency medical help if you have chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, or problems with vision or balance
Meloxicam may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal
These conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine, especially in older adults
Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of stomach bleeding, such as black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol, as they also increase your risk of stomach bleeding
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to meloxicam (hivesdifficult breathingswelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (feversore throatburning eyesskin painred or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Get emergency medical help if you have signs of a heart attack or stroke: chest pain spreading to your jaw or shouldersudden numbness or weakness on one side of the bodyslurred speechleg swellingor feeling short of breath. Meloxicam may cause serious side effects. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have: the first sign of any skin rashno matter how mildshortness of breath (even with mild exertion)swelling or rapid weight gainsigns of stomach bleeding - bloody or tarry stools
Drug Interactions
Ask your doctor before using meloxicam if you take an antidepressant. Taking certain antidepressants with an NSAID may cause you to bruise or bleed easily. Tell your doctor about all your other medicines
especially: cyclosporine
lithium
methotrexate
pemetrexed
sodium polystyrene sulfonate ( Kayexalate )
a blood thinner ( warfarin
Coumadin
Price Intelligence
Rs 104.9
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 10.49 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 209.1
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 104.9
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SAMI PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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