Meloxicam-associated anaphylactic reaction
Bavbek, S.; Erkekol, F.O.; Dursun, B.; Misirligil, Z.
Journal of Investigational Allergology and Clinical Immunology 16(5): 317-320
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 1018-9068 PMID: 17039673 Document Number: 598960
Anaphylactic reaction to meloxicam has never been reported to date. We report 2 cases of meloxicam-induced anaphylactic reaction with no sensitivity to another selective cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor. A thorough drug allergy work-up should be done before other cyclooxygenase inhibitors are prescribed.