Explain How IV Meloxicam Stacks Up to Other Injectable NSAIDs

July 2020

There’s buzz about a new IV version of meloxicam (Anjeso).

It’s positioned to compete with other injectable NSAIDs...diclofenac (Dyloject), ibuprofen (Caldolor), and ketorolac.

But explain that IV meloxicam takes 2 to 3 hours to start working...versus about 1 hour or less with other IV NSAIDs.

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Table of Contents

Practice Understand COVID-19 Tests and How to Interpret Results
Antiarrhythmics Update Protocols if Your Hospital Adopts IV Sotalol Loading
New Drugs Explain How IV Meloxicam Stacks Up to Other Injectable NSAIDs
Immunology Look for Potential Med Culprits in Angioedema
Gout Explain the Latest Guidance for Gout Management
Scabies Be Prepared to Treat Scabies and Prevent Hospital Outbreaks
Practice Help Patients Navigate COVID-19 Misinformation
Antiepileptics Weigh Special Considerations for Anticonvulsant Use in Women
Kidney Disease Ensure Appropriate Oral Antibiotic Adjustments in Dialysis Patients