Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Meloxicam as follows: Meloxicam has the potential to compromise coronary circulation and result in chest pain and myocardial infarction. So, Meloxicam must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals with history of myocardial infarction. Meloxicam must also be avoided during immediate post-surgical period, in individuals who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Meloxicam must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals with history of hypertension. [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Meloxicam as follows: Discuss with your doctor regarding any previous allergic responses you experienced with other NSAIDs, such as, Ibuprofen and Naproxen. Meloxicam carries the risk of causing dizziness and confusion. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by Meloxicam. Meloxicam must be used cautiously in individuals with history of [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Meloxicam as follows: Meloxicam must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals with history of exacerbation of SOB with episodes of asthma and growth of nasal polyps with other NSAIDs. Meloxicam has the potential to compromise coronary circulation and result in chest pain and myocardial infarction. So, Meloxicam must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals with history of myocardial infarction. Meloxicam must also be avoided during immediate [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Meloxicam as follows: Patients with history of dyspepsia and heartburn must be cautious about using Meloxicam. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Meloxicam must be used cautiously in individuals with history of gastric ulcers, as intake of this medication can lead to increased exposure of the stomach lining to the action of gastric acid, leading to erosion of gastric mucosa and development of gastric [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Meloxicam as follows: Gastric ulcers Reduced synthesis of protective prostaglandins in the stomach, secondary to intake of Meloxicam, can lead to increased exposure of the stomach lining to the action of gastric acid, leading to erosion of gastric mucosa and development of gastric ulcers. But, this effect of Meloxicam can be very less in intensity compared to other standard NSAIDs like Diclofenac Sodium, as Meloxicam has [...]