Mobic vs. Ultram

Are Mobic and Ultram the Same Thing?

Mobic(meloxicam) andUltram(tramadol) are used to treatpain.

Mobic is used to treat pain orinflammationcaused byarthritis.

Ultram is used to treat moderate to moderately severe paininadults.

Mobic and Ultram are belong to different drug classes. Mobic is a nonsteroidalanti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and Ultram is anarcoticpain reliever.

Side effectsof Mobic and Ultram that are similar includestomachupset,nausea, drowsiness,diarrhea,dizziness, nervousness,headache, orskinrash.

不同于Ultr Mobic的副作用am include bloating, gas, runny orstuffy nose, orsore throat.

Side effects of Ultram that are different from Mobic include agitation,anxiety, seizures (convulsions), spinningsensation, hallucinations,fever, fastheart rate, overactive reflexes, vomiting,constipation, loss of coordination, andfainting.

Both Mobic and Ultram may interact withalcohol,antidepressants, orheartorblood pressuremedications.

Mobic may also interact withcyclosporine,lithium,diuretics(waterpills),glyburide,methotrexate,bloodthinners, steroids,sodiumpolystyrene sulfonate, oraspirinor other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Ultram may also interact with other narcotics, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), antibiotics,antifungalmedications,seizuremedication, medicines to treatHIVorhepatitis C, drugs that make you sleepy or slow yourbreathing(sleeping pills, sedatives,musclerelaxers, tranquilizers, or antipsychotics), or medicines forParkinson's disease,migraineheadaches, serious infections, or prevention of nausea and vomiting.

Do not stop using Ultram suddenly, or you could have unpleasantwithdrawal symptoms. Ask yourdoctorhow to safely stop using tramadol.

Mobic may also interact with cyclosporine, glyburide, or sodium polystyrene sulfonate.

What Are Possible Side Effects of Mobic?

Common side effects of Mobic include:

  • injection site reactions (redness,itching, pain, bruising, swelling, or bleeding),
  • headache,
  • suffynose,
  • sinuspain, or
  • stomach pain.

Tell your doctor if you have serious side effects of Mobic including:

  • stomach upset,
  • nausea,
  • drowsiness,
  • diarrhea,
  • bloating,
  • gas,
  • dizziness,
  • nervousness,
  • headache,
  • runny or stuffy nose,
  • sorethroat, or
  • skin rash.

Tell your doctor if less common but serious side effects of Mobic occur including:

What Are Possible Side Effects of Ultram?

Common side effects of Ultram include:

  • agitation,
  • nervousness,
  • anxiety,
  • seizures (convulsions),
  • skin rash,
  • dizziness,
  • spinning sensation,
  • hallucinations,
  • fever,
  • fast heart rate,
  • overactive reflexes,
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • upset stomach,
  • diarrhea,
  • constipation,
  • 失去协调,
  • headache,
  • drowsiness, and
  • fainting.

What Is Mobic?

Mobic (meloxicam) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis. Mobic is available ingenericform.

What Is Ultram?

Ultram is a strongprescriptionpain medicine that contains anopioid(narcotic) that is used for the management pain in adults, when other pain treatments such as non-opioid pain medicines do not treat your pain well enough or you cannot tolerate them. Ultram is an opioid pain medicine that can put you at risk for overdose anddeath. Even if you take your dose correctly as prescribed you are at risk for opioidaddiction, abuse, and misuse that can lead to death.

What Drugs Interact With Mobic?

Do not take Mobic:

What Drugs Interact With Ultram?

Ultram is contraindicated in patients receiving MAO inhibitors or who have used them within the previous 14 days.

的使用clozapineandlorazepammay produce marked sedation, excessive salivation,hypotension,ataxia,delirium, andrespiratoryarrest.

How Should Mobic Be Taken?

Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of Mobic and other treatment options before deciding to use Mobic. Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individualpatienttreatment goals.

How Should Ultram Be Taken?

Do not change your dose. Take Ultram exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Use the lowest dose possible for the shortest time needed.

Take your prescribed dose as indicated by yourhealthcare provider. The maximum dosage is 1 or 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours, as needed for pain relief. Do not take more than your prescribed dose and do not take more than 8 tablets per day. If you miss a dose, take your next dose at your usual time.

Call your healthcare provider if the dose you are taking does notcontrolyour pain.

If you have been taking Ultram regularly, do not stop taking Ultram without talking to your healthcare provider.

After you stop taking Ultram, ask yourpharmacisthow to dispose of any unused tablets.

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References

DailyMed. Mobic Product Information.
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=676e73fb-51d2-449a-8749-1a7bcc257b11
DailyMed. Ultram Prescribing Information.
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=45f59e6f-1794-40a4-8f8b-3a9415924468&audience=consumer

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