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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Meloxicam Precautions

FDA approves generic Mobic

October 02, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for generic versions of Mobic (meloxicam), a widely used drug for the treatment of osteoarthritis. The FDA approved over 13 different generic formulas of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication as part of its efforts to increase the availabilty of lower-cost generic drugs. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Paying for Name Brand Osteoarthritis Medicine: There has to be a way!
By Pattye Snyder , Health Expert

...all, aren't genericsthe SAME???  The Mobic generic, Meloxicam, was a waste of time and had no... Read more »

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Living with Osteoarthritis: Joint Replacements, Joint Pain and Faith
By Pattye Snyder , Health Expert

...back is also benefiting. I've returned to taking Meloxicam (Mobic), one of the few... Read more »

Health Guide

Two New Generic Alternatives to Osteoarthritis Drug Approved
...United States during the last fiscal year. The two generic alternatives, known by the generic name Meloxicam, are produced by the Israeli company Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd and Par... Read more »
TMJ Medications
...Tylenol Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Ibuprofen - Advil, Motrin Nabumetone - Relafen Meloxicam - Mobic Naproxen - Aleve Muscle Relaxants Carisprodol - Soma Cyclobenzaprine -... Read more »
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Medications
...(Voltaren), tolmetin (Tolectin), ketoprofen (Orudis, Oruvail), dexibuprofen (Seractil). In 2004, a new NSAID, meloxicam (Mobic) was approved in the U.S. for the management and treatment of... Read more »
Travel to Developing Countries: Highlights
There is no vaccine against traveler's diarrhea (TD), which affects up to 60% of travelers to underdeveloped nations. Most cases of TD are acquired by drinking contaminated water or eating... Read more »
The Effects of exercise on Diabetes
Exercise's Effects on DiabetesModerate aerobic exercise can lower your risk for type 2 diabetes. An important study found that adults who worked out 2 and 1/2 hours a week cut their risk by... Read more »

Medications

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Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis. It reduces pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints.... Read more »

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Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis. It reduces pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints.... Read more »

Bih00290_65581_5

Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis. It reduces pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints.... Read more »

Bih00290_65581_5

Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis. It reduces pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints.... Read more »

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