K-Big Capsule 7.5 mg (Meloxicam)

Adult dose

1. Acute exacerbation 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 per day as needed. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis: ○ Adults: Administer 15 mg of this drug orally once daily. The dose may be reduced to 7.5 mg per day depending on response to treatment. Do not administer more than 15 mg of this drug per day. Take with water or another beverage during a meal. ○ In elderly patients or those at increased risk of adverse reactions, treatment is generally initiated at a dose of 7.5 mg per day. ○ Patients with severe renal impairment receiving hemodialysis should not receive more than 7.5 mg per day.

This medication may cause gastrointestinal bleeding if taken by individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic drinks per day; therefore, it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist. This medication poses risks to the cardiovascular system, thus patients with heart disease or risk factors should exercise particular caution, and should stop taking it immediately if experiencing chest pain or difficulty breathing. Serious gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation may occur, so those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases or elderly patients should use it with greater caution. Severe skin reactions may occur, and if symptoms such as skin rash or mucosal damage appear, the use of this medication should be stopped immediately, and a doctor should be consulted. Since this medication may affect kidney and liver function, patients with liver or kidney disease should have regular function tests before and after taking it. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, as it may affect fertility and requires caution. This medication may cause allergic reactions, so individuals with a history of allergies to this drug or similar drugs should not take it. Due to numerous interactions with other drugs, patients currently taking other medications should inform their doctor or pharmacist, especially if taking anticoagulants, diuretics, lithium, or methotrexate. Patients with a history of hypertension, heart failure, renal failure, liver impairment, or gastrointestinal bleeding should take this medication cautiously and require regular health status monitoring. Side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness may occur, so caution is advised while driving or operating machinery. In the case of overdose, gastric lavage and general supportive treatment are necessary, and there is no specific antidote, so caution is needed when taking it. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in its original container.

• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• cardiovascular thrombotic events
• myocardial infarction
• stroke
• gastrointestinal or intestinal bleeding
• ulcer
• perforation
• exfoliative dermatitis
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• toxic epidermal necrolysis

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a tightly closed container that blocks light. It is important to maintain a room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help preserve the medication's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

Greenish-yellow powder in dark green hard capsules

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle