Ecoc Capsules 15 mg (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 up to 15 mg daily as needed. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis: ○ Adults: Administer 15 mg of this medicine orally once daily. The dose may be reduced to 7.5 mg daily according to the response to treatment. This medicine should not be administered at doses exceeding 15 mg daily, and should be taken with water or another beverage during a meal. ○ 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 impairment undergoing hemodialysis should not receive more than 7.5 mg daily.

This medication may cause gastrointestinal bleeding in individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic beverages per day, thus consulting a doctor or pharmacist is mandatory. This drug may increase the risk of cardiovascular events, so patients with heart or vascular diseases or risk factors should be closely monitored for symptoms. Serious gastrointestinal side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforations may occur, so individuals with a history of gastrointestinal diseases should exercise extra caution. Severe skin reactions or hypersensitivity may occur, so if skin rashes or mucosal damage appear, use should be discontinued immediately. This drug may affect kidney function, so patients with impaired renal function require careful evaluation and monitoring before administration. Liver function abnormalities may occur, thus patients with liver disease should undergo regular liver function tests and discontinue use if any abnormal symptoms emerge. This drug may reduce reproductive ability, so women planning to conceive should not use it, and pregnant or nursing women should also avoid taking it. Patients with hypersensitivity to this drug or allergies to aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should not take it. Elderly patients, those with a history of gastrointestinal disease, cardiovascular patients, and patients with impaired kidney or liver function require special caution when using this drug. This medication can interact with other drugs, so especially when taken with anticoagulants, diuretics, lithium, methotrexate, etc., consultation with a physician and careful monitoring is needed. Drowsiness, dizziness, or vision changes may occur during use, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. For long-term use, regular blood tests and examinations of liver and kidney function should be conducted to check for abnormalities. In case of overdose, gastric lavage or general supportive therapy may be necessary, and since there is no specific antidote, medical assistance should be sought immediately. Keep out of reach of children, and store in the original container with the cap tightly closed.

Gastrointestinal bleeding, serious cardiovascular thromboembolic reactions, myocardial infarction, stroke, bleeding of the stomach or intestine, ulcers, perforation, exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, anaphylactic reactions, interstitial nephritis, glomerulonephritis, renal cortical necrosis, nephrotic syndrome, serum transaminase elevation, liver function test elevation, plasma creatinine increase, blood urea nitrogen increase, aplastic anemia, bone marrow suppression, changes in blood cell counts, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, decreased plasma iron, decreased hemoglobin, decreased hematocrit, increased neutrophils, increased eosinophils, increased basophils, increased monocytes, agranulocytosis, anaphylaxis, anaphylactoid reactions, malaise, confusion, loss of orientation, mood changes, mood disorders, insomnia, nightmares, anxiety, increased appetite, depression, nervousness, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, head heaviness, fatigue, lethargy, taste dysfunction, mental confusion, convulsions, sensory disturbances, tremors, blurred vision, visual impairment, conjunctivitis, foreign body sensation in the eyes, eye 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 infections, asthma, bronchial spasms, dyspnea, allergic reactions, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, flatulence, diarrhea, poor appetite, peptic ulcers, occult gastrointestinal bleeding, visible gastrointestinal bleeding, stomatitis, gastritis, esophagitis, belching, dry mouth, thirst, cheilitis, occult blood in stool, gastric perforation, colitis, pancreatitis, black stools, perforated peptic ulcers, hepatitis, elevated plasma transaminase levels, increased bilirubin, jaundice, liver failure, alopecia, increased sweating, skin rash, urticaria, itching, angioedema, vesicular dermatitis, erythema multiforme, photosensitivity reactions, contact dermatitis, fixed drug eruption, urinary disorders, elevated plasma creatinine levels, increased urea levels, decreased total protein, decreased albumin, proteinuria, glucosuria, increased urinary sediments, hematuria, sodium and fluid retention, hyperkalemia, acute renal failure, reduced urine output, urinary frequency, urinary tract infections, interstitial nephritis, edema, lower limb edema, lethargy, fever, facial edema, syncope, weight loss, weight gain, armpit pain, breast pain, arthralgia, lumbago, chest pain, stiffness, lower limb weakness, decreased female reproductive capability, dehydration, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, hypertension, acute renal failure, liver failure, respiratory depression, coma, convulsions, cardiovascular collapse, cardiac arrest

This drug is sensitive to light and should be kept in a light-blocking container. The medication should be stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This storage method helps maintain the drug's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

Capsules with a yellow powder, the upper part is light green and the lower part is yellow.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle