New Meloxicam Capsule 7.5 mg (Meloxicam)

Adult dose

1. Acute exacerbation 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 this medication 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 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 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 not be taken by individuals who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol a day without consulting a doctor or pharmacist beforehand. There is a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding if taken with alcohol. This medication can affect the cardiovascular system, potentially increasing the risk of serious thrombotic reactions such as myocardial infarction or stroke. Caution is especially needed for those with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors. This medication can cause serious gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as bleeding, ulcers, and perforations. Such symptoms may manifest more severely in older individuals, and patients with a history of gastrointestinal diseases or those taking anticoagulants should be especially careful. Severe skin reactions, such as severe rashes or mucosal damage, may occur during the use of this medication, and it should be discontinued immediately if such symptoms appear. This medication may affect renal function, so it should be administered with caution in patients with renal diseases or impaired kidney function, and caution is also needed for patients with liver diseases as it may affect liver function. This medication can reduce fertility, so women planning to become pregnant are advised not to take it, and pregnant or breastfeeding women should also avoid taking it. This medication should not be administered to patients with specific allergic reactions, especially those hypersensitive to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Regular blood tests and liver and kidney function tests are required for long-term use of this medication, and immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary if any abnormal symptoms occur. This medication can interact with other drugs, so patients taking anticoagulants, diuretics, antihypertensives, lithium, or methotrexate must inform their healthcare providers, and careful monitoring is needed during combination therapy. Patients may experience dizziness, drowsiness, or visual disturbances, so caution is necessary while driving or operating machinery. In case of overdose, severe symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, renal failure, and liver failure may occur, so the prescribed dosage should not be exceeded, and immediate hospital visit is necessary in case of overdose. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored sealed in its original container for safety.

Gastrointestinal bleeding, cardiovascular thrombotic reaction, myocardial infarction, stroke, gastric or intestinal bleeding, ulcer, perforation, exfoliative dermatitis, mucocutaneous syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, anaphylactic reaction, interstitial nephritis, glomerulonephritis, renal medullary necrosis, nephrotic syndrome, serum transaminase elevation, liver function change, plasma creatinine increase, blood urea nitrogen increase, aplastic anemia, bone marrow suppression, blood cell count changes, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, serum iron decrease, hemoglobin decrease, hematocrit decrease, neutrophilia, eosinophilia, basophilia, monocytosis, agranulocytosis, anaphylaxis, discomfort, confusion, loss of sense of direction, mood changes, mood disorders, insomnia, nightmares, anxiety, increased appetite, depression, nervousness, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, cranial pressure, fatigue, lethargy, taste dysfunction, mental confusion, seizures, sensory abnormalities, tremors, blurred vision, conjunctivitis, foreign body sensation in the eye, tinnitus, palpitations, increased blood pressure, flushing, arrhythmia, tachycardia, hypotension, hypertension, myocardial infarction, angina, heart failure, vasculitis, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, asthma, bronchospasm, dyspnea, allergic reactions to aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, distension, diarrhea, loss of appetite, peptic ulcer, occult or macroscopic gastrointestinal bleeding, stomatitis, gastritis, esophagitis, belching, dry mouth, thirst, angular cheilitis, occult blood in stool, gastrointestinal perforation, colitis, pancreatitis, melena, perforated peptic ulcer, hepatitis, plasma transaminase level elevation, bilirubin increase, jaundice, liver failure, alopecia, increased sweating, skin rash, urticaria, itching, angioedema, vesicular dermatitis, erythema multiforme, photosensitivity reaction, contact dermatitis, urinary retention, plasma creatinine level elevation, increased urea level, decreased total protein, decreased albumin, proteinuria, glucosuria, increased urine sediment, hematuria, sodium and fluid retention, hyperkalemia, acute renal failure, decreased urine output, oliguria, urinary tract infection, interstitial nephritis, edema, lower extremity edema, fatigue, fever, facial swelling, syncope, weight loss, weight gain, axillary and breast pain, arthralgia, low 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 tightly sealed container that blocks light. Additionally, it is important to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

A hard capsule with green upper and lower parts filled with light yellow contents

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle