Does Meloxicam Interact With Warfarin?

Co-morbid conditions such as coagulation disorders or concomitant use of warfarin, other anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents (e.g., aspirin), serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) may increase this risk.

Severity: Moderate

Severity basis: warnings section (keywords: may increase). Combining Meloxicam (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)) and Warfarin (Vitamin K antagonist anticoagulant) is classified as a moderate interaction.

What to Do

Use this combination with caution. Your prescriber may monitor you more closely or adjust doses.

From the FDA Label

Co-morbid conditions such as coagulation disorders or concomitant use of warfarin, other anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents (e.g., aspirin), serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) may increase this risk.

Source: FDA structured product labeling (set_id 06a401f0-4380-4081-86ed-a309a25abf6b).

Meloxicam

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Brands: Mobic

View Meloxicam safety profile

Warfarin

Vitamin K antagonist anticoagulant

Brands: Coumadin, Jantoven

View Warfarin safety profile

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This information is educational — not medical advice.

This page is provided for general educational purposes and summarizes publicly available data from sources such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. It is not a substitute for the judgment of a licensed clinician and should not be used to start, stop, or change any medication. It may be incomplete or out of date, and individual circumstances vary. Always talk with your prescriber or pharmacist about your specific medications and health conditions. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911.

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