Meloxicam Tablet
NDC 51655-577
Product Information
Meloxicam is a ANDA-approved product labeled by Northwind Health Company, Llc. Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis. It is supplied as a yellow tablet for oral administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 51655-577 and 3 associated package configurations. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
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Product Characteristics
U;L;15
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Product Details
What is NDC 51655-577?
What are the uses of this product?
What are Active Ingredients of this product?
- MELOXICAM 15 mg/1 - A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS.
Which are the associated UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- MELOXICAM (UNII: VG2QF83CGL)
- MELOXICAM (UNII: VG2QF83CGL) (Active Moiety)
What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?
- RxCUI: 152695 - meloxicam 15 MG Oral Tablet
Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?
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Patient Education
Meloxicam
Meloxicam is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints) and rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints). Meloxicam is also used to relieve the pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (a type of arthritis that affects children) in children 2 years of age and older. Meloxicam is in a class of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by stopping the body's production of a substance that causes pain, fever, and inflammation.
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Pain Relievers
Pain relievers are medicines that reduce or relieve headaches, sore muscles, arthritis, or other aches and pains. There are many different pain medicines, and each one has advantages and risks. Some types of pain respond better to certain medicines than others. Each person may also have a slightly different response to a pain reliever.
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are good for many types of pain. There are two main types of OTC pain medicines: acetaminophen (Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Aspirin, naproxen (Aleve), and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) are examples of OTC NSAIDs.
If OTC medicines don't relieve your pain, your doctor may prescribe something stronger. Many NSAIDs are also available at higher prescription doses. The most powerful pain relievers are opioids. They are very effective, but they can sometimes have serious side effects. There is also a risk of addiction. Because of the risks, you must use them only under a doctor's supervision.
There are many things you can do to help ease pain. Pain relievers are just one part of a pain treatment plan.
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