Moscam 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 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 depending on 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 should generally be 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 should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist if used by someone who regularly consumes more than a certain amount of alcohol per day, as it may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. This drug can affect the cardiovascular system, so patients at risk of heart disease or stroke should use it cautiously, and discontinue immediately if symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath occur. There may be serious issues like gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, or perforations, thus elderly individuals or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases should especially take care. This medication can cause serious skin reactions or allergic reactions, so discontinue use immediately and consult a physician if any unusual skin symptoms occur. It may affect kidney function; hence, dosage adjustments and careful monitoring are necessary for patients with kidney disease or those with high blood pressure or heart failure. Liver function abnormalities may occur, so those with liver disease or abnormal liver function tests should have regular check-ups and stop taking the medication if abnormalities arise. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, and breastfeeding women should also avoid it. This medication must not be administered to individuals with certain genetic metabolic disorders, nor should those allergic to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs take it. Because there are many potential drug interactions, especially with anticoagulants, diuretics, lithium, and methotrexate, consultation with a physician is mandatory if these medications are being taken. Elderly individuals may experience weakened kidney, liver, and heart functions, thus should use the minimal dose with caution and be alert for adverse reactions. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, and gastrointestinal bleeding can occur, necessitating immediate medical treatment. Keep out of reach of children and store in the original container to maintain the quality of the medication.

• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• cardiovascular thrombotic response
• myocardial infarction
• stroke
• gastrointestinal or intestinal bleeding
• ulcer
• perforation
• exfoliative dermatitis
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• toxic epidermal necrolysis

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to pass through. Additionally, it is best stored at a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This way, the medication's effectiveness can be well maintained.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a light yellow filling, with greenish blue upper and lower parts.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle