Melodex Capsule 15 mg (Meloxicam)

Adult dose

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 15 mg per day as needed. Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis: Adults: Administer 15 mg of meloxicam orally once daily. The dose may be reduced to 7.5 mg per day depending on the response to treatment. Do not administer more than 15 mg of this medicine per day. Take the daily dose all at once with water or another beverage during a meal. In elderly patients or those at increased risk of adverse reactions (e.g., a history of gastrointestinal disease or cardiovascular risk factors), treatment is usually 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 drinks per day; therefore, consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is essential. This drug may affect the cardiovascular system and can increase the risk of serious cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction and stroke. Individuals with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors should carefully observe their symptoms, and if symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately. This medication can cause severe adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforations; hence, it should be used with caution, especially in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal diseases or the elderly. Severe allergic reactions like skin rashes or mucosal damage can occur; if such symptoms manifest, the medication should be discontinued and medical personnel should be informed. This medication can affect kidney function, so individuals with kidney diseases, hypertension, or heart failure should periodically check renal function and fluid status while taking it. It may also affect liver function, thus regular liver assessments are necessary in individuals with liver diseases or abnormal liver function test results. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, and nursing mothers should also avoid it. Children, adolescents, individuals with specific allergic histories, or patients with severe liver or kidney disorders should not use this drug. While taking this drug, symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, and blurred vision may occur; caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. This medication has many drug interactions, particularly with anticoagulants, lithium, methotrexate, diuretics, and antihypertensives, thus consulting with a healthcare professional is necessary for proper monitoring. It should be taken at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration, and long-term usage requires regular blood tests and liver and kidney function assessments. In case of overdose, serious side effects may occur, and immediate medical attention is required. This medication should be stored in its original container and kept out of reach of children; transferring it to another container is not allowed.

Gastrointestinal bleeding, cardiovascular thrombotic reactions, myocardial infarction, stroke, bleeding from the stomach or intestines, ulcers, perforation, exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, anaphylactic reactions, interstitial nephritis, glomerulonephritis, renal medullary necrosis, nephrotic syndrome, elevation of serum transaminases, increased liver function tests, elevated plasma creatinine, increased blood urea nitrogen, aplastic anemia, bone marrow suppression, changes in blood cell counts, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, decreased plasma iron, reduction in hemoglobin, decrease in hematocrit, increased neutrophils, increased eosinophils, increased basophils, increased monocytes, agranulocytosis, anaphylaxis, anaphylactic-like reactions, malaise, confusion, loss of directional sense, mood changes, mood disorders, insomnia, nightmares, anxiety, increased appetite, depression, nervousness, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, head sensation, fatigue, lethargy, taste dysfunction, mental stupor, seizures, paresthesia, tremors, blurred vision, conjunctivitis, foreign body sensation in the eye, tinnitus, palpitations, elevated blood pressure, flushing, facial flushing, arrhythmia, tachycardia, hypotension, hypertension, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, heart failure, vasculitis, cough, upper respiratory infection, asthma, bronchospasm, shortness of breath, allergic reactions to aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, bloating, diarrhea, anorexia, peptic ulcer, occult gastrointestinal bleeding, gross gastrointestinal bleeding, stomatitis, gastritis, esophagitis, belching, dry mouth, thirst, angular stomatitis, occult blood in the stool, gastrointestinal perforation, colitis, pancreatitis, melena, perforated peptic ulcer, hepatitis, elevated plasma transaminase levels, increased bilirubin, jaundice, liver failure, alopecia, increased sweating, skin rash, urticaria, angioedema, vesicular dermatitis, erythema multiforme, photosensitivity reactions, contact dermatitis, fixed drug eruption, urinary retention, elevated plasma creatinine levels, increased urea levels, proteinuria, glucosuria, increased urine sediment, hematuria, sodium and fluid retention, hyperkalemia, acute renal failure, reduced urine output, frequency of urination, urinary tract infection, interstitial nephritis, edema, peripheral edema, malaise, fever, facial edema, syncope, weight loss, weight gain, pain in the armpit and breast, 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 and should be stored in a tightly sealed container that blocks light. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a light green upper part and a yellow lower part containing a pale yellow powder.

Package unit

30 capsules per bottle