Mobex Capsule (Meloxicam)

Adult dose

1. Acute exacerbation of osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis): ○ Adults: Administer meloxicam 7.5 mg orally once daily. If symptoms do not improve, the dose may be increased 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 according to the response to treatment. Do not administer more than 15 mg of this medicine daily. Take with water or another beverage during a meal. ○ In elderly patients or those at increased risk of adverse reactions, treatment is usually initiated at a dose of 7.5 mg daily. ○ In patients with severe renal failure undergoing hemodialysis, do not administer more than 7.5 mg daily.

Caution should be exercised when taking this medication if you regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol daily, as it may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. It can also raise the risk of cardiovascular diseases; therefore, patients with a history of cardiovascular disease or risk factors should monitor for symptoms and discontinue use immediately if chest pain or difficulty breathing occurs. This medication can cause serious gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforations, so special caution is needed for patients with a history of gastrointestinal diseases or elderly patients. Immediate medical evaluation and treatment are necessary if gastrointestinal symptoms occur. This medication can cause severe skin reactions and life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions, so discontinue use and consult with healthcare providers if skin rashes or mucosal damage occur. It may affect kidney function, thus patients with kidney diseases or hypertension and heart failure should carefully monitor renal function while taking the medication. Liver function levels may temporarily increase, so if symptoms of liver dysfunction appear, discontinue use and undergo testing. This medication can reduce fertility, so women planning to become pregnant should not take it, and it should also be avoided by pregnant or breastfeeding women. Patients with a history of allergic or hypersensitivity reactions should not take this medication, especially those sensitive to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. This medication should be administered cautiously to patients with specific conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, kidney failure, and liver disorders, and any unusual symptoms during treatment should be reported immediately. This medication can interact with other drugs, so you must inform your healthcare provider of any medications you are taking, especially when combined with anticoagulants, diuretics, lithium, or methotrexate. It can cause central nervous system adverse effects such as drowsiness and dizziness, so you should be careful when driving or operating machinery. Serious side effects may occur from overdosing, so you must adhere to the prescribed dosage and seek emergency treatment immediately in case of an overdose. Store in a place out of children's reach, and keep it sealed in its original container.

Gastrointestinal bleeding, serious cardiovascular thrombotic reactions, myocardial infarction, stroke, bleeding from the stomach or intestines, ulcers, perforations, exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, anaphylactic reactions, interstitial nephritis, glomerulonephritis, renal medullary necrosis, nephrotic syndrome, elevated serum transaminases, increased liver function tests, increased plasma creatinine, increased blood urea nitrogen, aplastic anemia, bone marrow suppression, changes in blood cell counts, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, decreased plasma iron, reduced hemoglobin, decreased hematocrit, increased neutrophils, elevated eosinophils, increased basophils, increased monocytes, agranulocytosis, anaphylaxis, anaphylactoid reactions, discomfort, confusion, loss of orientation, mood changes, mood disorders, insomnia, nightmares, anxiety, increased appetite, depression, irritability, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, feeling of pressure in the head, fatigue, lethargy, impaired taste function, mental confusion, seizures, sensory abnormalities, tremors, blurred vision, visual impairment, conjunctivitis, foreign body sensation in the eye, subconjunctival hemorrhage, tinnitus, palpitations, elevated blood pressure, flushing, facial flushing, arrhythmia, tachycardia, hypotension, hypertension, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, heart failure, vasculitis, cough, upper respiratory tract infections, 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 ulcers, occult gastrointestinal bleeding, gross gastrointestinal bleeding, stomatitis, gastritis, esophagitis, belching, dry mouth, thirst, angular cheilitis, occult blood in stool, gastric perforation, colitis, pancreatitis, black stool, perforated peptic ulcer, hepatitis, elevated bilirubin, jaundice, liver failure, alopecia, increased sweating, skin rash, urticaria, itching, angioedema, vesicular dermatitis, erythema multiforme, photosensitivity reactions, contact dermatitis, fixed drug eruptions, urinary disorders, elevated plasma creatinine, increased urea levels, proteinuria, glycosuria, increased urine sediment, urinary hematuria, sodium and fluid retention, hyperkalemia, acute renal failure, decreased urine output, polyuria, urinary tract infections, interstitial nephritis, edema, lower limb edema, malaise, fever, facial edema, syncope, weight loss, weight gain, armpit and breast pain, arthralgia, low back pain, pain in the armpit and chest, rigidity, lower limb weakness, reduced female fertility, dehydration, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, hypertension, acute renal failure, liver failure, respiratory depression, coma, seizures, cardiovascular collapse, cardiac arrest

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be kept in a light-blocking, sealed container. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1-degree Celsius and 30-degrees Celsius to safely preserve the medication's efficacy.

Appearance

A capsule containing a light yellow powder with a greenish blue upper and lower part.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle