Melody Orodispersible Tablet 7.5 mg (Meloxicam)

Adult dose

For acute exacerbations of osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease): 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. For rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis: Adults: Administer 15 mg of this medicine orally once daily. The dose may be reduced to 7.5 mg daily according to response to treatment. Do not administer more than 15 mg of this medicine daily. Place this medicine on the tongue and allow it to dissolve completely in saliva for about 5 minutes, then take it with water. Do not chew this medicine or swallow it before it dissolves. In elderly patients or those at increased risk of adverse reactions, treatment is usually initiated at a dose of 7.5 mg daily. Patients with severe renal failure receiving hemodialysis should not receive more than 7.5 mg daily.

This medication should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist before use by individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic drinks per day. This medication may increase the risk of serious cardiovascular problems such as heart attack or stroke in individuals with heart or vascular issues or risk factors. Additionally, this medication can lead to severe problems such as stomach bleeding, ulcers, or perforation, so those with a history of gastrointestinal disease or the elderly should be particularly cautious. Serious allergic reactions, skin rashes, blisters, or damage to skin mucosa may occur, so discontinue use immediately if skin abnormalities appear. This medication may affect kidney function, so those with kidney disease or impaired kidney function should use it cautiously. It can also affect liver function, necessitating caution for individuals with liver disease. This medication may reduce female fertility, so women planning to become pregnant or who may be pregnant should not take it. It contains a sweetener called aspartame, so individuals with certain genetic disorders like phenylketonuria should not take it. This medication may interact with certain drugs, so those taking other medications should consult a doctor or pharmacist, especially when taking medications that affect blood coagulation or lithium, methotrexate, diuretics, and antihypertensives. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this medication, and the elderly, who may have impaired kidney and liver function, should start at the minimum dose with caution. If drowsiness, dizziness, or visual disturbances occur while taking this medication, avoid driving or operating machinery. Overdose may cause nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, and in severe cases may lead to heart problems or renal failure, so adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, and contact a medical facility immediately in case of overdose. Finally, keep this medication out of the reach of children and store it in its original container to prevent misuse or degradation of quality.

Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, cardiovascular thrombotic reactions, myocardial infarction, stroke, bleeding from the stomach or intestine, ulcers, perforation, exfoliative dermatitis, mucous membrane syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, anaphylactic reactions, interstitial nephritis, glomerulonephritis, renal medullary necrosis, nephrotic syndrome, elevation of serum transaminases, increase in liver function tests, increase in plasma creatinine, increase in blood urea nitrogen, aplastic anemia, bone marrow suppression, changes in blood cell counts, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, decrease in plasma iron, decrease in hemoglobin, decrease in hematocrit, neutrophilia, eosinophilia, basophilia, monocytosis, agranulocytosis, anaphylaxis, anaphylactoid reactions, discomfort, confusion, loss of directional sense, mood changes, mood disorders, insomnia, nightmares, anxiety, increased appetite, depression, irritability, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, headache, fatigue, lethargy, taste dysfunction, mental confusion, convulsions, sensory disturbances, tremors, blurred vision, conjunctivitis, foreign body sensation in the eye, scleral hemorrhage, tinnitus, palpitations, elevated blood pressure, flushing, arrhythmia, tachycardia, hypotension, hypertension, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, heart failure, vasculitis, cough, upper respiratory infection, asthma, bronchial spasms, dyspnea, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, distention, 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, black stools, perforated peptic ulcer, hepatitis, elevated plasma transaminase concentration, increased bilirubin, jaundice, liver failure, alopecia, increased sweating, skin rash, urticaria, pruritus, angioedema, vesicular dermatitis, erythema multiforme, photosensitivity reactions, contact dermatitis, fixed drug eruption, urinary retention, elevated plasma creatinine levels, increased urea levels, decreased total protein, decreased albumin, proteinuria, glycosuria, increased urinary sediment, hematuria, sodium and fluid retention, hyperkalemia, acute renal failure, decreased urine output, frequent urination, urinary tract infection, interstitial nephritis, edema, peripheral edema, malaise, fever, facial swelling, syncope, weight loss, weight gain, axillary and breast pain, arthralgia, low back pain, axillary and chest pain, stiffness, lower extremity weakness, reduced female reproductive capacity, dehydration, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, hypertension, acute renal failure, liver failure, respiratory depression, coma, convulsions, cardiovascular collapse, cardiac arrest

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is best stored at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pale yellow flat round orodispersible tablet

Package unit

A box containing 3 blister packs of 10 tablets, aluminum-aluminum blister