Boehringer Ingelheim Mobic

Description

Active Ingredient: Meloxicam is an active component used in medication to treat arthritis. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that has anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic activities. It is a nonselective NSAIDs that inhibits the activity of cyclo-oxygenase II, leads to decrease in a conversion of arachidonic acid into prostaglandin precursors. As a con sequence prostaglandin synthesis is decreased for the therapeutic effects of this drug.

Indications: This medication is indicated to treat arthritis. This active component effectively reduces pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints. It is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that treats a chronic condition such as arthritis. Mobic reduces hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. It treats pain or inflammation caused by osteoarthritis in adults and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children above 2 years old.

Action Mechanism: There are chemicals that contribute to inflammation especially within joints called Prostaglandins. It is the inflammation that results in the common symptoms of pain, tenderness, and swelling related to arthritis. Mobic blocks the enzymes that produce prostaglandins and decreases the levels of prostaglandins. As a consequence, inflammation and its symptoms are reduced.

Dosages: This effective drug is offered in dosages as mentioned below:

• 7.5 mg: This medication should be taken once a day as directed by the doctor
• 15 mg: It must be consumed once a day with or without food as mentioned in the prescription by the doctor

Note: This drug can increase the risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, if used for long times. Do not use this drug just before or after heart bypass surgery.

What is Mobic?

Mobic is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Meloxicam works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

What is Mobic used for?

Mobic is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis in adults. Mobic is also used to treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children who are at least 2 years old.

How to consume Mobic?

Take Mobic exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not take this medicine in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Use the lowest dose that is effective in treating your condition.

How to store Mobic?

Store the medicine Mobic at normal room temperature, away from the reach of moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

What happens in case of missed dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.