Mobic Side Effects
Generic name: meloxicam
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 23, 2023.
Note: This document contains side effect information about meloxicam. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Mobic.
Summary
More frequent side effects include: abdominal pain, anemia, and edema. Continue reading for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
Applies to meloxicam: intravenous solution.
Warning
Intravenous route (Solution)
NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may occur early in treatment and may increase with duration of use. Meloxicam is contraindicated in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft surgery. NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. These events can occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms. Elderly patients and patients with a prior history of peptic ulcer disease and/or GI bleeding are at greater risk for serious GI events.
Serious side effects of Mobic
Along with its needed effects, meloxicam (the active ingredient contained in Mobic) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking meloxicam:
Less common
- Abdominal or stomach pain, cramping, burning, or tenderness
- bloody or black, tarry stools
- constipation
- dark urine
- decreased appetite
- diarrhea
- fever
- headache
- heartburn
- indigestion
- itching or skin rash
- loss of appetite
- nausea and vomiting
- swelling of the feet or lower legs
- trouble breathing
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds, severe and continuing
- yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
- Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
- bloody or cloudy urine
- cough or hoarseness
- decrease in the frequency of urination
- decrease in urine volume
- diarrhea
- difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
- difficulty swallowing
- dizziness
- fast heartbeat
- fever with or without chills
- general feeling of tiredness or weakness
- greatly decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine
- hives
- lower back or side pain
- pains in the chest, groin, or legs, especially calves of the legs
- painful or difficult urination
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- red, irritated eyes
- severe headaches of sudden onset
- sore throat
- sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
- sudden loss of coordination
- sudden onset of shortness of breath for no apparent reason
- sudden onset of slurred speech
- sudden vision changes
- swelling of the feet or lower legs
- tightness in the chest
- unusual bleeding or bruising
Other side effects of Mobic
Some side effects of meloxicam may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Incidence not known
- Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to meloxicam: intravenous dispersion, oral capsule, oral suspension, oral tablet, oral tablet disintegrating.
General
The most frequently reported side effects were diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infections, dyspepsia, nausea, abdominal discomfort, and influenza-like symptoms.[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Very common (10% or more): Dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, flatulence, diarrhea
Common (1% to 10%): Abdominal discomfort, gastrointestinal (GI) irritation, aggravated dyspepsia, eructation, gastroesophageal reflux disease, upper abdominal pain
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Occult or macroscopic GI hemorrhage, gastritis, stomatitis
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Colitis, gastroduodenal ulcer, esophagitis
Very rare (less than 0.01%): GI perforation
Frequency not reported: Dry mouth, duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, gastritis, hematemesis, hemorrhagic duodenal ulcer, hemorrhagic gastric ulcer, intestinal perforation, melena, pancreatitis, perforated duodenal ulcer, perforated gastric ulcer, stomatitis ulcerative[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Common (1% to 10%): Hypertension
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Flushing
Rare (less than 0.1%): Palpitations
Frequency not reported: Hot flushes, angina pectoris, cardiac failure, hypotension, myocardial infarction, vasculitis, arrhythmia, palpitation, tachycardia, shock, cardiac failure[Ref]
Nervous system
Common (1% to 10%): Dizziness, headache, carpel tunnel syndrome
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Somnolence
Frequency not reported: Syncope, convulsions, paresthesia, tremor, taste perversion[Ref]
Respiratory
Common (1% to 10%): Pharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, coughing, nasopharyngitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, laryngitis, pleuritic pain, dyspnea, rhinitis
Rare (less than 0.1%): Asthma
Frequency not reported: Bronchospasm[Ref]
Other
Common (1% to 10%): Accident household, edema, fall, influenza-like symptoms, pain, peripheral edema, gravitational edema, fatigue, ear disorder, vertigo, fall
Frequency not reported: Face edema, fever, malaise, weight decreased, weight increased, tinnitus
Postmarketing reports: Meningitis[Ref]
Hematologic
Common (1% to 10%): Anemia
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Blood count abnormal, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Agranulocytosis[Ref]
Dermatologic
Common (1% to 10%): Rash, pruritus, erythematous rash, maculopapular rash, hyperhidrosis, purpura
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Angioedema
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, urticaria
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Dermatitis bullous, erythema multiforme
Frequency not reported: Alopecia, bullous eruption, exfoliative dermatitis, photosensitivity reaction, sweating increased
Postmarketing reports: Erythema multiforme[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Common (1% to 10%): Hypersensitivity
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Allergic reactions
Frequency not reported: Anaphylactoid reaction
Postmarketing reports: Anaphylactoid reactions including shock[Ref]
Endocrine
Postmarketing reports: Female infertility[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Common (1% to 10%): Arthralgia, aggravated arthralgia, joint crepitation, joint effusion, joint swelling, back pain, osteoarthritis, pain in extremity, arthritis, bursitis, muscle spasms, myalgia, rheumatoid arthritis[Ref]
Genitourinary
Common (1% to 10%): Micturition frequency, urinary tract infection, hematuria
Frequency not reported: Acute urinary retention[Ref]
Hepatic
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Liver function disorder, ALT increased, AST increased, bilirubinemia
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Hepatitis
Frequency not reported: GGT increased, jaundice, liver failure[Ref]
Psychiatric
Common (1% to 10%): Insomnia
Rare (less than 0.1%): Nightmares, mood alterations
Frequency not reported: Abnormal dreaming, anxiety, confusion, depression, nervousness, disorientation
Postmarketing reports: Alterations in mood such as mood elevation[Ref]
Renal
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Acute renal failure, papillary necrosis, acute tubular necrosis
Frequency not reported: Albuminuria, BUN increased, creatinine increased, interstitial nephritis, renal failure[Ref]
Metabolic
Common (1% to 10%): Dehydration, appetite increased
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Sodium retention, hyperkalemia, water retention[Ref]
Ocular
Common (1% to 10%): Cataract
Rare (less than 0.1%): Visual disturbances, conjunctivitis, blurred vision
Frequency not reported: Abnormal vision[Ref]
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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.