Which of the following is a contraindication to Meloxicam use?

• A. Hypersensitivity to NSAIDs or salicylates
• B. Asthma
• C. Advanced age
• D. Hypertension

Answer: (A)

Meloxicam is an NSAID, so a true contraindication is any known hypersensitivity to NSAIDs or to aspirin/salicylates. If someone has this allergy, taking meloxicam can trigger severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis, bronchospasm, hives, or swelling, and cross-sensitivity with other NSAIDs is common, so exposure is avoided.

Asthma is not an absolute contraindication for meloxicam. Some patients with asthma can tolerate NSAIDs, though those with NSAID-exacerbated respiratory disease require caution or avoidance.

Advanced age and hypertension are not absolute contraindications either; they raise considerations for safety—older adults and people with high blood pressure may have higher risks of GI bleeding, kidney effects, or fluid retention—but meloxicam can be used with careful assessment and monitoring if benefits outweigh risks.

Therefore, hypersensitivity to NSAIDs or salicylates is the primary, clear contraindication.