Talk:Meloxicam

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Cats
The article states that Metacam comes with a bold typeface warning NOT FOR CATS. Metacam has now been licenced (here in the UK at least) for cats and contains Meloxicam.

Looking at a bottle here, it's supplied at 0.5mg/ml and is to be applied as a maintenance dose of 0.05mg/kg per day. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 90.213.110.95 (talk) 22:25, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

Same here in Canada. My cat has been prescribed some (“a dose for 3.5 kg by mouth once a day for 3 days with a meal”) after having an abscess. I was rather surprised to read in this article the warning “NOT FOR CATS” being mentioned in the USA, but I can understand it as it has been LICENSED for dogs only; working in the natural health products industry, I know that licensing can be strict. CielProfond (talk) 22:50, 24 June 2012 (UTC)

Bias
I'm removing this bit tacked on near the end, "Update: Metacam appears to cause renal problems in otherwise healthy cats! http://www.metacamkills.com/ has testimonials from many cat owners who lost, or nearly lost, their cats after they were prescribed this medication. It is not labeled for use in cats in the US, even though the website for Metacam would have you believe it is safe for felines."

First, it's very clunky. Wikipedia articles aren't notated with "updates," second, it's clearly a biased statement and the source is dubious at best. It seems to me someone threw this on the article just to advance their view. BrainDance (talk) 18:39, 10 June 2009 (UTC)
 * I'm going to reintroduce the 'toxic to cats' portion with proper peer-reviewed cites, as not only does the manufacturer say specifically "do not use in cats", but there is ample anecdotal evidence of feline fatalities with this drug and others of its class. Sctechlaw (talk) 23:12, 24 July 2010 (UTC)

Coxflam
Also marketed as Coxflam in South Africa

I also would like to inform that meloxicam has a OH group in the second ring and not a ketone group (C=O) as drawn. Thanx for your attention. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 143.106.51.7 (talk • contribs) 18:30, 5 June 2007


 * The molecular formula (if I count correctly) does not have the additonal "H" required. Likewise the PubChem 5281106 link has the same molecular structure as currently in the article. Whilst DrugBank suggests switch of -OH for =O groups two carbons across. Can someone help clarify which (?or both) is correct here. David Ruben Talk 23:02, 5 June 2007 (UTC)
 * They're likely tautomers. The FDA label shows the structure as 143.106.51.7 noted, so I'll update the structure accordingly. Fvasconcellos (t·c) 01:53, 6 June 2007 (UTC)

Function
The article currently says, "Meloxicam significantly decreased symptoms of pain, function, and stiffness in patients ..."

What does it mean to have decreased function?

Rdhettinger 06:11, 29 June 2007 (UTC)


 * The term "Decreased Function" refers to the reduction of motion, for example, inflammation in a joint. Thor Malmjursson (talk) 13:44, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Kenfo 0 (talk) 21:54, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
 * RDH is correct. The way the sentence is written is incorrect. Clearly you refer to a decrease in pain and a decrease in stiffness.  with function in the middle, you are implying the drug causes reduced function, which is the opposite of your intent.  Can be written as "...decreased pain and stiffness while improving function.".  Not even sure the "improving function" makes sense to be there, but my sentence is correct from a grammatical standpoint.

Merger proposal
The result was merge into Meloxicam. —Fvasconcellos (t·c) 14:39, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

I propose to merge the contents of Metacam onto this article, Metacam is just the trade name for the drug for use in veterinary. There is a sizeable overlap between the two articles, and even some of the information is duplicated. -- docking man  talk 17:20, 20 October 2007 (UTC)
 * I wholeheartedly agree. If there's no opposition in a few days, feel free to perform the merge yourself, or leave me a note and I'll go ahead. Fvasconcellos (t·c) 18:00, 20 October 2007 (UTC)
 * I also agree, relative therapeutic dosages should be included for humans and animalsDoctorcasey (talk) 22:22, 27 February 2008 (UTC)docklc
 * I would wholeheartedly agree to a merger of this article with Meloxicam, since as has been stated there is sizeable overlap, simply needs listing as a brand name with base uses in veterinary medicine. Thor Malmjursson (talk) 11:39, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

meloxicam
why is it important not to take asprin products with this medicine? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.161.184.169 (talk) 02:01, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Taking aspirin and NSAIDs simultaneously can reduce the effects of the aspirin, and greatly increases the risk of ulcers. 67.141.166.238 (talk) 02:42, 5 January 2010 (UTC)

Mobic brand distribution countries added.
Distributors in these countries are listed on the back of the box as: Argentina: Boehringer Ingelheim S.A., Avda. del Libertador 7208, Bs. As. Paraguay: Lab. Bagó del Paraguay S.A., Av. España 1525, Reg. Q.F. Delma Larrosa Uruguay: Boehringer Ingelheim S.A., Bv. Artigas 417 - 7° Piso, Montevideo

Zenmaster43 (talk) 16:53, 13 August 2010 (UTC)

Old World Vultures
Should anything be said about the proposed substituion of Meloxicam for other NSAIDs in treating hurting/sick farm animals in India? The articles about Old World Vultures indicate that most other NSAIDs are toxic to vultures, and their veterinary practice has caused a large decrease in the population of various vultures in that area.

67.6.74.163 (talk) 23:46, 26 December 2014 (UTC)

Reference seems to be incorrect in Side effects section
Reference number 5 after cardiovascular events description directs to the "Development of a special electrode for continuous subcutaneous pH measurement in the infant scalp". This link seems to be incorrect. --Kuzmi 4 (talk) 16:26, 11 February 2018 (UTC)

Errors in the 3D image for Meloxicam
The 2D structure at top is correct, however the 3D ball and stick image at bottom has an error. At the centre of the figure, two isolated hydrogen (grey) spheres are close together, but should be, one each, bonded to the adjacent nitrogen (blue) and oxygen (red) spheres. I haven't got the presets in my chemical graphics package set up to do a simple swap myself at the moment, just flagging the error. Vcpmartin (talk) 16:05, 13 June 2019 (UTC)Martin
 * I agree regarding the error (in addition to another error pointed out on the image's page on Commons), so I have simply removed it from the article for now. It can be replaced or restored when corrected.  -- Ed (Edgar181) 17:21, 14 June 2019 (UTC)

I've added a new 3D structural image to Commons and to the page Vcpmartin (talk) 05:54, 15 June 2019 (UTC)

Foundations 2 2019, Group 1c goals
Add black box warnings, effects on dental treatment, and effects on bleeding. Also add monitoring parameters and complete the pharmacokinetic information. Juliechaeoon (talk) 22:09, 29 July 2019 (UTC) Also add special populations to mention use in geriatric population.

WP:VET
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Misleading Legal Status Section?
This is an invitation to review the Legal Status section and edit it to reflect that the drug is approved for oral use in humans. The current edit status suggests that it was approved for dogs in 2003 and humans, by injection, in 2020. In fact, oral use has been approved in humans for a long time. See source here: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2004/021530s000_Mobic_Approv.pdf 24.229.74.212 (talk) 16:01, 15 September 2021 (UTC)

Vetinary Use - Equine
Is there any information regarding Meloxicam veterinary usage for horses? Particularly thoroughbreds. 1.124.105.229 (talk) 11:21, 30 November 2022 (UTC)

Meloxicam
When is a good time of day to take this medication Meloxicam 15mg 2603:9001:4805:2CE4:A044:498:E529:B497 (talk) 20:37, 1 December 2022 (UTC)

effect on blood pressure
Can Meloxicam raise blood pressure? 24.217.23.18 (talk) 19:28, 12 October 2023 (UTC)

Question
Can you take ibuprofen while taking this drug? 147.219.104.123 (talk) 15:43, 3 July 2024 (UTC)