Meloxicam Oral Suspension and Precedex

• Generic Name: meloxicam
• Dosage Forms: oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Mobic, Vivlodex, Meloxicam Comfort Pac [DSC], Qmiiz ODT

Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Meloxicam is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis in adults.

Meloxicam is also used to treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children who are at least 2 years old.

Meloxicam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: dexmedetomidine
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Precedex

Precedex is a sedative that is used to sedate a patient who is under intensive medical care and needs a mechanical ventilator (breathing machine).

Before a ventilator is used, a breathing tube must be inserted through the mouth and into the patient's airway, a procedure called intubation. The tube is then attached to the ventilator, which pumps air slowly into the lungs to control the patient's breathing. Sedation with Precedex can help keep the patient relaxed and comfortable while the ventilator and tube are in place.

Precedex is also used during anesthesia to get a patient ready for a surgery or other medical procedure.

Precedex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.