Unicam Capsule 7.5 mg (Meloxicam)

Adult dose

1. Acute exacerbation of osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis): ○ 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. 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 older 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 undergoing hemodialysis should not receive more than 7.5 mg daily.

This medication should be used with caution by individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic beverages daily, as it may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding; consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is essential. As this drug belongs to the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug class, it may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, so caution is necessary for those with heart disease or risk factors. If symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or slurred speech occur, discontinue use immediately and consult healthcare personnel. This drug can cause serious gastrointestinal problems such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation, so those with a history of gastrointestinal disease or the elderly should be particularly cautious. Seek immediate medical attention for any gastrointestinal symptoms or bleeding signs, and medication may need to be discontinued if necessary. Severe skin or allergic reactions may occur rarely; immediately discontinue use if symptoms such as skin rashes, mucosal damage, or breathing difficulties occur. It can affect kidney function, so those with kidney disease or taking diuretics or antihypertensive drugs should have their kidney function tested regularly. This drug may decrease reproductive ability, so women planning to become pregnant should avoid its use. Individuals with past allergic reactions to this drug or similar medications, severe liver or kidney diseases, active gastric ulcer patients, adolescents under 15, pregnant women, and nursing mothers should not take this medication. During use, the minimum effective dose and duration should be maintained, and regular blood tests and liver and kidney function tests should be conducted. There may be interactions if taken with other anti-inflammatory medications, anticoagulants, lithium, methotrexate, etc., so inform your healthcare provider of any other medications being taken. There may be dizziness or drowsiness when driving or operating machinery, so caution is necessary. In case of overdose, gastrointestinal bleeding, renal failure, and heart problems may occur, so the dosage must be strictly adhered to, and immediate medical attention should be sought in case of overdose. Keep out of reach of children and store in the original container to prevent misuse and degradation of quality.

Gastrointestinal bleeding, severe cardiovascular thrombotic reactions, myocardial infarction, stroke, bleeding of the stomach or intestines, ulcers, perforation, exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, anaphylaxis, interstitial nephritis, glomerulonephritis, renal medullary necrosis, nephrotic syndrome, serum transaminase elevation, elevated liver function tests, increased plasma creatinine, increased blood urea nitrogen, aplastic anemia, bone marrow suppression, changes in blood cell count, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, decreased plasma iron, reduced hemoglobin, decreased hematocrit, increased neutrophils, increased eosinophils, increased basophils, increased monocytes, agranulocytosis, anaphylaxis, confusion, disorientation, mood changes, mood disorders, insomnia, nightmares, anxiety, increased appetite, depression, nervousness, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, cranial heaviness, fatigue, lethargy, taste dysfunction, mental confusion, seizures, sensory abnormalities, tremors, blurred vision, conjunctivitis, a sense of foreign body in the eye, subconjunctival hemorrhage, tinnitus, palpitations, elevated blood pressure, flushing, arrhythmia, tachycardia, hypotension, hypertension, myocardial infarction, angina, heart failure, vasculitis, cough, upper respiratory infection, asthma, bronchospasm, dyspnea, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, flatulence, 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, jaundice, liver failure, alopecia, increased sweating, skin rash, urticaria, angioedema, vesicular dermatitis, erythema multiforme, photosensitivity reactions, contact dermatitis, fixed drug eruption, urinary retention, proteinuria, glucosuria, increased urinary sediment, hematuria, sodium and fluid retention, hyperkalemia, acute renal failure, decreased urine output, frequency of urination, urinary tract infection, interstitial nephritis, edema, peripheral edema, malaise, fever, facial edema, syncope, weight loss, weight gain, axillary and breast pain, arthralgia, low back pain, axillary and chest pain, stiffness, lower limb weakness, reduced female fertility, dehydration

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a light-blocking container. Additionally, it is important to store it at a cool room temperature, specifically between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius, to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a light yellow powder inside, top and bottom light green

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle