Inosicam Capsule (Meloxicam)

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

This medication may cause gastrointestinal bleeding in individuals who regularly consume more than three drinks per day, so it is essential to consult a physician or pharmacist. This drug can affect the cardiovascular system, increasing the risk of serious issues such as myocardial infarction or stroke. People with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors need to be particularly cautious. This medication can stress the stomach, potentially causing serious gastrointestinal issues such as bleeding, ulcers, or perforations. Elderly patients or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases should exercise extra caution. Serious allergic reactions on the skin or severe dermatitis may occur, so if any abnormal skin symptoms develop, it is important to discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. This drug may affect kidney function, requiring careful monitoring for those with kidney disease or reduced kidney function. It can affect liver function, so if liver enzyme levels rise abnormally, the medication should be stopped, and tests should be conducted. This medication may impair reproductive ability; therefore, women planning to become pregnant should avoid using it, and it should not be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. This drug should not be administered to individuals with specific allergies or drug hypersensitivity, active gastrointestinal ulcers or hemorrhages, severe liver or kidney impairments, severe heart failure or hypertension patients, adolescents under 15 years old, and pregnant or breastfeeding women. While taking this medication, regular blood tests and liver and kidney function tests are advised, and any unusual symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. This medication may interact with other anti-inflammatory pain relievers, anticoagulants, lithium, methotrexate, etc., so inform your healthcare provider if you are taking other medications. In case of overdose, symptoms such as drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal bleeding may occur, and in severe cases, heart problems or renal failure may develop, necessitating immediate emergency treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, stored in its original container to prevent misuse or degradation.

Gastrointestinal bleeding, serious 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, elevated 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, reduced hemoglobin, decreased hematocrit, increased neutrophils, increased eosinophils, increased basophils, increased monocytes, agranulocytosis, anaphylaxis, confusion, loss of directional sense, mood changes, mood disorders, insomnia, nightmares, anxiety, increased appetite, depression, irritability, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, cranial discomfort, fatigue, lethargy, taste dysfunction, mental confusion, seizures, sensory disturbances, tremors, blurred vision, conjunctivitis, foreign body sensation in the eye, scleral hemorrhage of the eye, tinnitus, palpitations, increased blood pressure, flushing, facial flushing, arrhythmia, tachycardia, hypotension, hypertension, myocardial infarction, angina, heart failure, vasculitis, cough, upper respiratory infection, asthma, bronchospasm, difficulty breathing, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, bloating, diarrhea, loss of appetite, peptic ulcer, occult gastrointestinal bleeding, gross gastrointestinal bleeding, stomatitis, gastritis, esophagitis, belching, dry mouth, thirst, angular cheilitis, occult blood in stool, gastric perforation, colitis, pancreatitis, melena, perforated peptic ulcer, hepatitis, jaundice, liver failure, alopecia, increased sweating, skin rash, urticaria, itching, angioedema, vesicular dermatitis, erythema multiforme, photosensitivity reaction, contact dermatitis, fixed drug eruption, urinary retention, elevated plasma creatinine, increased urea levels, proteinuria, glucosuria, increased urinary sediment, hematuria, sodium and fluid retention, hyperkalemia, acute renal failure, decreased urinary output, frequent urination, urinary tract infection, interstitial nephritis, edema, lower extremity edema, malaise, fever, facial edema, syncope, weight loss, weight gain, axillary and breast pain, arthralgia, back pain, axillary and chest pain, stiffness, lower limb weakness, decreased female reproductive capacity, 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 sealed container that blocks light. Maintaining a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature is important to safely preserve the drug's efficacy.

Appearance

A capsule containing a yellowish powder with a greenish upper and lower part

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle