#47: meloxicam (Mobic) | Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Acute Gout Flares

Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory non-opioid analgesic medication used to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. A treatment range is often between 5-15 mg PO qd with a max of 15 mg/day. Meloxicam works through reversible COX1/COX2 enzyme inhibition decreasing thromboxane and prostaglandins leading to antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects. It is metabolized via the CYP2C9 and CYP3A4 pathways. The time to peak for tablets is around 4-5 hours with a half-life elimination of 13-22 hours. It should not be used during pregnancy and close to conception. Black Box Warning for cardiovascular thrombotic events and GI bleed/ulcerations/perforation. To avoid and minimize GI related issues take with food.  Go to DrugCardsDaily.com for episode show notes which consist of the drug summary, quiz, and link to the drug card for FREE! Please SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW, and RATE on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever your favorite place to listen to podcasts are. The main goal is to go over the Top 200 Drugs with the occasional drug of interest. Also, if you’d like to say hello, suggest a drug, or leave some feedback I’d really appreciate hearing from you! Leave a voice message at anchor.fm/drugcardsdaily or find me on twitter @drugcardsdaily