Comparing Meloxicam vs Trolamine Salicylate Topical
Meloxicam | Trolamine salicylate topical |
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Meloxicam | Trolamine salicylate topical |
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Prescription only
Meloxicam is effective for the short-term relief of pain and inflammation associated with arthritis; however, like other NSAIDs, it has the potential to adversely affect the stomach or heart and... View more |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Back Pain, Muscle Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Pain, Period Pain, Raynaud's Syndrome, Tendonitis. trolamine salicylate topical may also be used for purposes... View more |
Related suggestions Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Meloxicam has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 596 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 34% reported a negative effect. |
Trolamine salicylate topical has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 75 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: meloxicam side effects in more detail. |
See also: trolamine salicylate topical side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Mobic | Analgesia Creme Rub, Arthricream, ASA-Free, Asper-Flex, Aspercreme, Aspercreme Back & Body, Aspercreme Nighttime, Blu Emu Hemp, Blue-Emu Arthritis Pain Relief, Blue-Emu Pain Relief Spray, Exocaine, KRT Athletic Muscle, Mobisyl Creme, Myoflex, Myoflex Cream, Myoflex Creme, Sports Pain Relief Rub, Sportscreme, Tru-micin, Ultracin T View more | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
20 hours |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
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
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 388 drugs are known to interact with meloxicam:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
April 13, 2000 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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