Enticicam Capsule 7.5mg (Meloxicam)

Adult dose

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 up to 15 mg daily as needed. Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis: Adults: Administer 15 mg of this drug 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 drug daily. Take it with water or another beverage during a meal. For elderly patients or those at increased risk of adverse reactions, treatment is usually started at a dose of 7.5 mg daily. Patients with severe renal impairment receiving hemodialysis should not take more than 7.5 mg daily.

This medication must be consulted with a physician or pharmacist before use if you regularly consume more than three drinks per day, as taking it with alcohol may cause gastric bleeding. This medication may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases; therefore, caution is needed for patients with heart or vascular issues or those with risk factors. If symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness, or stuttering occur during use, discontinue the medication immediately. Since this medication may cause serious gastrointestinal problems such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcer, or perforation, patients with a history of gastrointestinal diseases, the elderly, and those taking anticoagulants should be particularly careful. If abnormal symptoms occur, consult healthcare professionals immediately. Though rare, this medication can cause serious allergic reactions on the skin, so if symptoms such as skin rash or mucosal damage occur, discontinue use and visit a hospital. This medication may affect kidney function; hence, patients with kidney diseases or at risk for renal failure should periodically check their kidney function. Women planning to conceive or who may be pregnant should refrain from taking this medication, as there is a risk of decreased fertility. This medication may interact with various drugs, so notify healthcare professionals if you are taking other medications, especially anticoagulants, diuretics, lithium, or methotrexate. Symptoms such as drowsiness and dizziness may occur during use, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. This medication should be taken at the minimum effective dose for the shortest duration possible, and regular blood tests and liver and kidney function tests should be performed during long-term use. Children or adolescents under 15 years of age, patients with severe liver or kidney impairment, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medication. In case of overdose, symptoms may include vomiting, drowsiness, and gastric bleeding; immediate emergency treatment is required, and since there is no antidote for this medication, general treatments like gastric lavage are necessary.

Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, severe cardiovascular thrombotic reactions, myocardial infarction, stroke, bleeding from the stomach or intestines, ulcers, perforation, exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, anaphylaxis, interstitial nephritis, glomerulonephritis, renal medullary necrosis, nephrotic syndrome, increased serum transaminases, elevated liver function tests, increased plasma creatinine, increased blood urea nitrogen, aplastic anemia, bone marrow suppression, changes in blood cell counts, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, decreased plasma iron, reduced 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, excitability, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, cranial discomfort, fatigue, lethargy, taste dysfunction, mental confusion, seizures, sensory disturbances, tremors, blurred vision, visual impairment, conjunctivitis, foreign body sensation in the eye, conjunctival hemorrhage, tinnitus, palpitations, increased blood pressure, flushing, facial redness, arrhythmia, tachycardia, hypotension, hypertension, myocardial infarction, angina, heart failure, vasculitis, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, asthma, bronchospasm, shortness of breath, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, bloating, diarrhea, loss of appetite, peptic ulcer, occult gastrointestinal bleeding, gross gastrointestinal bleeding, stomatitis, gastritis, esophagitis, belching, dry mouth, thirst, angular cheilitis, occult blood in stool, gastrointestinal perforation, colitis, pancreatitis, black stools, perforated peptic ulcer, hepatitis, elevated serum transaminase levels, increased bilirubin, jaundice, liver failure, alopecia, increased sweating, skin rash, urticaria, angioedema, vesicular dermatitis, erythema multiforme, phototoxic reactions, contact dermatitis, fixed drug eruption, urinary disorders, elevated plasma creatinine levels, elevated urea levels, decreased total protein, decreased albumin, 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, fatigue, fever, facial edema, syncope, weight loss, weight gain, pain in axilla and breasts, arthralgia, low back pain, pain in axilla and chest, rigidity, lower limb weakness, decreased female reproductive function, dehydration, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, hypertension, acute renal failure, liver failure, respiratory depression, coma, seizures, cardiovascular collapse, cardiac arrest

This medication should be stored in a specially designed container to protect it from light and air. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the medication's efficacy and safety over time.

Appearance

A hard capsule filled with a yellowish-brown content, with green upper and lower parts.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle