Melfax (meloxicam) is generally well tolerated as compared to non-selective NSAIDs. Owing to selective inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 the incidence of gastrointestinal side effects is low with Melfax tablets. However, like any drug it may cause some adverse events. Below is a detailed list of Melfax Side Effects.
Melfax Side Effects – General
- Allergic reaction
- Anaphylactoid reactions
- Fatigue
- Malaise
- Face edema
- Fever and hot flushes
Effects on the Gastrointestinal System
- Dry mouth
- Eructation
- Esophagitis
- Duodenal ulcer
- Gastric ulcer, Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
- Hematemesis
- Hemorrhagic gastric ulcer
- Melena
- Pancreatiris
- Stomatitis
- Colitis
Side Effects on Cardiovascular System
- Cardiac failure
- Vasculitis
- Hypertension
- Hypotension
- Arrhythmia
- Palpitation
- Tachycardia
Hematologic Side Effects
- Leukopenia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Agranulocytosis
- Purpura
Side Effects on the Liver
- Increase in ALT or AST
- Bilirubinemia
- Increased GGT
- Hepatitis
- Liver failure
Effects on the Nervous System
- Tremor
- Vertigo
- Convulsions
- Paresthesia
Psychiatric Disorders Associated with Melfax
- Anxiety
- Increased appetite
- Somnolence
- Confusion
- Depression
- Nervousness
Effects on the Respiratory System
- Asthma
- Bronchospasm
Effects on Skin and Appendages
- Urticaria
- Pruritus
- Angioedema
- Bullous
- Eruption
- Alopecia
- Photosensitivity reaction
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Erythema multiforme
- Increased sweating
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Effects on the Urinary System
- Albuminuria
- Hematuria
- Increased BUN
- Increased serum creatinine
- Renal failure
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