Hanol Meloxicam Capsule

Adult dose

1. Acute exacerbations of osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis): ○ Adults: Administer 7.5 mg of meloxicam orally once daily. If symptoms do not improve, the dose may be increased to up to 15 mg daily as needed. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis: ○ Adults: Administer 15 mg of this medicine orally once daily. The dose may be reduced to 7.5 mg daily depending on the response to treatment. Do not administer more than 15 mg of this medicine daily. Take it with water or another beverage during a meal. ○ In elderly patients or those at increased risk of adverse reactions, treatment is usually started at a dose of 7.5 mg daily. ○ Patients with severe renal failure undergoing hemodialysis should not receive more than 7.5 mg daily.

This medication may pose a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding for individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic drinks per day, so it is essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist. This medication can affect cardiovascular health and may increase the risk of severe thrombotic reactions such as myocardial infarction or stroke. Therefore, patients with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors should be more cautious. This medication can cause serious gastrointestinal adverse reactions, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation. Particularly, elderly patients or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases should carefully monitor gastrointestinal symptoms during use. Serious allergic skin reactions may occur, so if skin rashes or mucosal damage appears, the medication should be discontinued immediately. This medication can impact kidney function, so patients with kidney disease or those taking diuretics or antihypertensive drugs should periodically check their kidney function. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, as it may affect reproductive ability and requires caution. This medication is contraindicated for individuals with specific allergic reactions or those with gastrointestinal bleeding, severe liver or kidney disorders. Elderly patients should take this medication with caution at the minimum effective dose due to a higher risk of adverse effects on liver, kidney, and heart function. Care should be taken when driving or operating machinery while taking this medication, and activities should be avoided if drowsiness or dizziness occurs. There may be interactions with other medications, so it is crucial to inform a physician or pharmacist if taking any other medications. In case of overdose, gastric lavage and supportive therapy may be necessary, and there is no specific antidote, so immediate medical attention is required. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored securely in its original container.

Gastrointestinal bleeding, serious cardiovascular thrombotic reactions, myocardial infarction, stroke, bleeding of the stomach or intestines, ulcer, perforation, exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, anaphylactic reactions, interstitial nephritis, glomerulonephritis, renal medullary necrosis, nephrotic syndrome, elevated serum transaminases, elevated liver function tests, increased plasma creatinine, elevated blood urea nitrogen, aplastic anemia, bone marrow suppression, changes in blood cell counts, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, decreased plasma iron, decreased hemoglobin, decreased hematocrit, increased neutrophils, increased eosinophils, increased basophils, increased monocytes, agranulocytosis, anaphylaxis, anaphylactoid reactions, malaise, confusion, loss of orientation, mood changes, mood disorders, insomnia, nightmares, anxiety, increased appetite, depression, irritability, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, intracranial pressure, fatigue, lethargy, taste dysfunction, mental cloudiness, seizures, sensory disturbances, tremors, blurred vision, conjunctivitis, foreign body sensation in the eye, subconjunctival hemorrhage, tinnitus, palpitations, hypertension, flushing, facial flushing, arrhythmia, tachycardia, hypotension, hypertension, myocardial infarction, angina, heart failure, vasculitis, cough, upper respiratory infection, asthma, bronchospasm, dyspnea, allergic reactions to aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, bloating, diarrhea, loss of appetite, peptic ulcer, occult gastrointestinal bleeding, visible gastrointestinal bleeding, stomatitis, gastritis, esophagitis, belching, dry mouth, thirst, angular cheilitis, occult blood in stool, gastric perforation, colitis, pancreatitis, melena, perforated peptic ulcer, hepatitis, angioedema, vesicular dermatitis, erythema multiforme, photosensitivity reactions, contact dermatitis, urine retention, elevated plasma creatinine levels, elevated urea levels, decreased total protein, decreased albumin, proteinuria, glucosuria, increased urine sediment, hematuria, sodium retention, fluid retention, hyperkalemia, acute renal failure, decreased urine output, frequency of urination, urinary tract infection, interstitial nephritis, edema, lower extremity edema, malaise, fever, facial edema, syncope, weight loss, weight gain, axillary pain, breast pain, arthralgia, lumbago, axillary pain, chest pain, stiffness, lower limb weakness, decreased female reproductive capacity, dehydration

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a sealed container that blocks light. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to ensure the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Capsule form with light yellow powder inside, with a green cap

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle