What is Mobic used for?
Mobic is used to relieve the signs
and symptoms of osteoarthritis in adults.
Who should not take Mobic?
You should not take Mobic if you have experienced asthma, hives, or
allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs). A few examples of other NSAIDs are ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, nabumetone,
and ketoprofen.
Special Warnings with Mobic:
Serious problems from stomach ulcers such as bleeding are recognized
complications in people treated with NSAIDs. Similar problems have occurred in people
treated with Mobic. The likelihood of stomach problems increases the longer you take drugs
like Mobic. However, even short-term treatment is not without risk. These problems can
happen without any warning, but in some people may cause symptoms such as gnawing or
burning stomach pain, black or tarry stools, or vomiting. If this happens, stop taking
Mobic and call your health care provider right away.
Check with your health care provider. Mobic may not be right for you, if you:
- have had ulcers or stomach bleeding
- have had asthma, hives or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other
NSAIDs
- have severe kidney problems
- have severe liver problems
- are pregnant
General Precautions with Mobic:
Do not stop taking any medications that you have been prescribed without first
talking to your health care provider.
Serious problems such as liver damage have occurred in people treated with
NSAIDs. Some of the warning signs of liver damage can be nausea, vomiting, fatigue, loss
of appetite, itching, yellow coloring of skin or eyes, "flu-like" symptoms and
dark urine. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your health care provider right
away.
Mobic can cause your body to retain fluid and swell. Your health care provider
will decide if Mobic is right for you, if you:
If you have asthma, you may have aspirin-sensitive asthma. If an
aspirin-sensitive asthmatic takes aspirin it can cause severe narrowing of the airway
(bronchospasm), and even death. Since this type of reaction also has occurred after taking
NSAIDs. Mobic should not be given to aspirin-sensitive patients.
The safety and effectiveness of Mobic in patients below the age of 18 years has
not been determined.
What should I tell my doctor or health care provider?
Tell your health care provider if you are trying to become pregnant, are already
pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
Because certain other medications can interact with Mobic, review all
medications that you are taking with your health care provider, including those that you
take without a prescription.
Your health care provider may have to adjust your dose or monitor you more
closely if you take:
- certain blood pressure medications called ACE-inhibitors
- furosemide
- lithium
- warfarin
- aspirin
What are some possible side effects of Mobic? (This is NOT
a complete list of side effects reported with Mobic. Your health care provider can discuss
with you a more complete list of side effects.)
- Indigestion
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Diarrhea
- Joint pain
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
Rarely, serious ulcers have occurred in
patients taking Mobic.
For more detailed information about Mobic, ask your health care provider.
Posted: 5/10/00
Updated: 8/2/00 |
