Meloxicam 15 mg Capsule

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 daily as needed. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis: ○ Adults: Administer 15 mg of meloxicam 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 the entire daily dose at one time with water or another beverage during a meal. ○ In older adults or patients 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 daily. ○ Patients with severe renal impairment receiving hemodialysis should not receive more than 7.5 mg daily.

This medication may cause gastrointestinal bleeding in patients who regularly consume three or more alcoholic beverages daily, so it should only be taken after consulting with a physician or pharmacist. This medication may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, so those with heart conditions or risk factors should exercise caution, and if symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath occur, use should be discontinued immediately. As a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, this medication may cause gastrointestinal problems such as bleeding, ulcers, or perforation, so those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases or elderly patients should use it with caution. This medication can cause severe skin allergic reactions or life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions, so if symptoms such as skin rashes or mucosal lesions appear, the medication should be stopped immediately, and medical attention sought. It may affect kidney function, so patients with kidney diseases or impaired kidney function should be closely monitored during use. This medication may temporarily raise liver function test values, and if symptoms of liver dysfunction persist or worsen, use should be discontinued. Women planning to become pregnant should avoid using this medication as it may reduce reproductive capability, and pregnant or nursing women should also not take it. This medication should not be used by individuals with a history of specific allergies, particularly those who have experienced hypersensitivity to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Elderly patients may have reduced kidney and liver function, so they should start with the minimum dosage and carefully monitor for adverse reactions. As there are many drug interactions, patients should inform their physician or pharmacist of any medications they are currently taking, especially when combining with anticoagulants, diuretics, lithium, methotrexate, etc. In the case of overdose, symptoms such as drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal bleeding may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible, and if adverse symptoms appear, usage should be stopped immediately, and consultation with an expert is advisable. Keep out of reach of children and store the medication in its original container to maintain its quality.

Gastrointestinal bleeding, cardiovascular thrombotic reaction, myocardial infarction, stroke, bleeding from the stomach or intestines, ulcer, perforation, exfoliative dermatitis, mucous membrane syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, anaphylactic reaction, interstitial nephritis, glomerulonephritis, renal medullary necrosis, nephrotic syndrome, serum transaminase elevation, liver function elevation, plasma creatinine increase, blood urea nitrogen increase, aplastic anemia, bone marrow suppression, change in blood cell count, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, decreased plasma iron, decreased hemoglobin, decreased hematocrit, neutrophilia, eosinophilia, basophilia, monocytosis, agranulocytosis, anaphylaxis, anaphylactoid reaction, malaise, confusion, loss of direction sense, mood changes, mood disorders, insomnia, nightmares, anxiety, increased appetite, depression, neuroirritability, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, cranial pressure, fatigue, lethargy, taste disorder, mental confusion, seizures, sensory abnormalities, tremor, blurred vision, conjunctivitis, foreign body sensation in the eye, ocular scleral hemorrhage, tinnitus, palpitations, elevated blood pressure, flushing, facial flushing, arrhythmia, tachycardia, hypotension, hypertension, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, heart failure, vasculitis, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, asthma, bronchial spasm, dyspnea, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, bloating, 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, melena, perforated peptic ulcer, hepatitis, plasma transaminase concentration increase, bilirubin increase, jaundice, liver failure, alopecia, increased sweating, skin rash, urticaria, pruritus, angioedema, vesicular dermatitis, erythema multiforme, photosensitive reaction, contact dermatitis, fixed drug eruption, urination disorder, plasma creatinine level increase, urea level increase, total protein decrease, albumin decrease, proteinuria, glucosuria, increased urinary sediment, hematuria, sodium and water retention, hyperkalemia, acute renal failure, decreased urine output, pollakiuria, urinary tract infection, interstitial nephritis, edema, lower limb edema, fatigue, fever, facial edema, syncope, weight loss, weight gain, pain in the armpit and breast, arthralgia, low back pain, pain in the armpit and chest, stiffness, lower limb weakness, decreased female reproductive ability, dehydration, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, hypertension, acute renal failure, liver failure, respiratory depression, coma, seizures, cardiac vascular collapse, cardiac arrest

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light to pass through. Additionally, it should be stored at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C, avoiding excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

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

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle