Patient was educated on the side effects of using Meloxicam as follows:
- Nausea and vomiting
- This is the most common side effect of Meloxicam.
- Taking the pain pill with some food and water can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting.
- Dyspepsia and heartburn
- Meloxicam can cause irritation of the stomach with upper abdominal discomfort and heartburn.
- But, this effect of Meloxicam can be very less in intensity compared to other standard NSAIDs like diclofenac sodium.
- Anaphylaxis
- A rare, but serious anaphylactic response can occur for Meloxicam.
- Patients can present with extreme itching and rash, swelling of the face and throat, dizziness, bronchoconstriction, and difficulty breathing.
- This is an emergency and medical attention should be sought immediately, without any delay.
- Hepatic damage
- Meloxicam intake can lead to hepatic injury, thus compromising liver function.
- Hepatic injury and altered liver function can result in increased bilirubin levels in the body, resulting in itching, jaundice with yellowing of skin and sclera, dark urine, altered metabolism with nausea and vomiting, pain in the right upper abdominal quadrant, and fatigue.
