Meloxicam

Brand: Mobic (global) / Melocam, Meloxic (IN/BD)

NSAID Oxicam derivative (preferential COX-2 inhibitor)

Chemistry

Molecular Formula	C14H13N3O4S2
PubChem	CID: 54675776 Open in PubChem

Structure

Half-life	20 hours
Clearance Route	hepatic
Active Metabolites	minor
Notes	COX-2 preferential; safer GI profile vs. piroxicam; avoid in renal impairment and volume depletion.

Severity: Moderate

Adverse Effects:
Dyspepsia, nausea, edema, increased BP, renal impairment; rare SJS/TEN

Contraindications:
Active GI ulcer/bleed, NSAID hypersensitivity, severe renal/hepatic failure, late pregnancy

Precautions:
Monitor BP, renal function; avoid combination with other NSAIDs; caution in elderly