Comparing Meloxicam vs 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, Back Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Muscle Pain, Bursitis, Pain, Period Pain, Raynaud's Syndrome, Tendonitis. Trolamine salicylate topical may also be used for purposes... View more |
Related suggestions Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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| More about Meloxicam | More about Trolamine salicylate topical | ||||||||||||||||
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Meloxicam has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 600 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Trolamine salicylate topical has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 79 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% 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 |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
| Mobic, Qamzova | Analgesia Creme Rub, Arthricream, ASA-Free, Asper-Flex, Asper-Flex With Vit E And Aloe Vera, 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 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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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 | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 466 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 | |||||||||||||||||
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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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1 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.
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