Mobic Meloxicam (me LOCK seh cam) What is the most important information I should know about Mobic? • Contact your doctor if you experience bloody, black, or tarry stools, blood in your vomit; swelling or rapid weight gain (fluid retention); unusual fatigue or weakness; yellowing of the skin or eyes; excessive itching; flu-like symptoms; or abdominal pain or tenderness. These symptoms could indicate serious side effects. • If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, Mobic may increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Talk to your doctor about the use of alcohol while taking Mobic. What is Mobic? • Mobic is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Mobic works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. • Mobic is used to reduce the pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis. • Mobic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Who should not take Mobic? • Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you · have an allergy to aspirin or any other NSAIDs, · have an ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, · drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, · have liver disease; · have kidney disease; · have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder, · have congestive heart failure, · have fluid retention, · have heart disease, or · have high blood pressure. • You may not be able to take Mobic, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. • Mobic is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means it is not known whether Mobic will harm an unborn baby. Mobic should not be taken late in pregnancy (the third trimester) because a similar drug is known to affect the baby's heart. Do not take Mobic without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. • It is not known whether Mobic passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. • The safety and effectiveness of Mobic have not been established in children younger than 18 years of age.