Comparing Meloxicam vs Osteo Bi-Flex
| Meloxicam | Osteo Bi-Flex (chondroitin / glucosamine) |
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| Meloxicam | Osteo Bi-Flex (chondroitin / glucosamine) |
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Prescription only
Meloxicam is used for the short-term relief of pain and inflammation from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (patients ≥60 kg). It may also relieve menstrual c... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Osteoarthritis, Dietary Supplementation. Osteo Bi-Flex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Meloxicam | More about (chondroitin / glucosamine) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Meloxicam has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 603 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Osteo Bi-Flex has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 14 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Meloxicam side effects |
View all Osteo Bi-Flex side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Qamzova, Xifyrm | Other chondroitin / glucosamine brands include: Cidaflex, Cosamin DS, Glucoten, OptiFlex Complete, Osteo Bi-Flex Double Strength, Osteo Bi-Flex Triple Strength, Pryflex, Relamine, Schiff Move Free View more | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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20 hours |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 463 drugs are known to interact with Meloxicam:
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A total of 3 drugs are known to interact with Osteo Bi-Flex:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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April 13, 2000 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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