Avegesic

Avegesic Contraindications

meloxicam

Manufacturer:

Avex

Distributor:

Apex
Full Prescribing Info
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to meloxicam or to one of the excipients. The possibility exists of crossover sensitivity with aspirin and other non- steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Meloxicam should not be given to patients who have developed signs of asthma, nasal polyps, angioneurotic oedema or urticaria following the administration of aspirin or NSAIDs.
Severe hepatic failure.
Severe heart failure.
Non-dialyzed severe renal failure.
Children aged under 15.
Pregnancy (see Pregnancy and lactation).
Lactation.
Active, or history of recurrent peptic ulcer/haemorrhage (two or more distinct episodes of proven ulceration or bleeding).
History of gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation, related to previous NSAIDs therapy.
Gastrointestinal bleeding, cerebrovascular bleeding or other bleeding disorders.
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