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Medically reviewed by Militian Inessa Mesropovna, PharmD. Last updated on 25.05.2022
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Mexicam is used for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects in the symptomatic treatment of acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
Gouty arthritis
Severe pain of any origin
history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot;
heart disease, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure;
a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding, bowel problems, diverticulosis;
liver or kidney disease;
asthma;
polyps in your nose; or
if you smoke
cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune);
lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid);
diuretics (water pills) such as furosemide (Lasix);
glyburide (DiaBeta, Micronase);
methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall);
a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
steroids (prednisone and others);
an ACE inhibitor such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), or trandolapril (Mavik); or
aspirin or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as diclofenac (Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), and others.
chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;
black, bloody, or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
urinating less than usual or not at all;
nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash; or
bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness.
Less serious side effects may include:
upset stomach, mild heartburn or stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation; bloating, gas;
dizziness, headache, nervousness, mood changes;
skin itching or rash;
dry mouth;
increased sweating, runny nose;
blurred vision; or
ringing in your ears.