MeloCam Capsule (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 up to 15 mg daily if 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. Do not administer more than 15 mg of this medicine 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 failure undergoing hemodialysis should not receive more than 7.5 mg daily.

This medication should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist if taken by individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic drinks a day. It may cause gastrointestinal bleeding, so caution is required. Individuals with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors should be closely monitored while taking this medication, as serious issues like heart attack or stroke may arise. If symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness, or slurred speech occur, discontinue use immediately. This medication may cause serious gastrointestinal side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, or perforation; thus, special care is required, particularly for the elderly or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases. Serious allergic reactions or dermatitis may occur; if skin abnormalities appear, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. It may affect liver or kidney function, so regular liver and kidney function tests are advised. Women planning to conceive should avoid this medication as it may reduce reproductive ability. Those with hypersensitivity to this medication or allergies to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should not take it. Individuals with active gastrointestinal ulcers, bleeding, severe liver impairment, kidney impairment, heart failure, or hypertension should also refrain from using it. Children under 15 years, pregnant women, and nursing mothers should not use this medication. Those with a history of gastritis or gastric ulcers, older patients, or those driving or operating machinery should use this medication cautiously. Individuals with bleeding disorders or those taking anticoagulants should be cautious due to the risk of bleeding. Drowsiness or dizziness may occur with this medication; therefore, it is advised to avoid driving or operating machinery. There are many interactions with other medications, so if you are taking other drugs, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should avoid this medication, and nursing mothers should also refrain from use. The elderly are at higher risk for side effects due to decreased kidney and liver function; they should use the minimum effective dose with caution. Overdose may lead to nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, and gastrointestinal bleeding; medical treatment should be sought immediately. Store this medication out of reach of children and keep it sealed in its original container.

Gastrointestinal bleeding, serious cardiovascular thromboembolic reactions, myocardial infarction, stroke, exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, anaphylactic reactions, interstitial nephritis, glomerulonephritis, renal medullary necrosis, nephrotic syndrome, elevation of serum transaminases, liver function test elevation, 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, discomfort, confusion, loss of spatial orientation, mood changes, mood disorders, insomnia, nightmares, anxiety, increased appetite, depression, irritability, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, cranial discomfort, fatigue, languor, dysgeusia, mental stupor, seizures, sensory disturbances, tremors, blurred vision, conjunctivitis, foreign body sensation in the 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 infection, asthma, bronchospasm, dyspnea, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, distension, 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, gastrointestinal perforation, colitis, pancreatitis, melena, perforated peptic ulcer, hepatitis, jaundice, liver failure, alopecia, increased sweating, skin rash, urticaria, angioedema, vesicular dermatitis, erythema multiforme, phototoxic reactions, contact dermatitis, fixed drug eruption, urine retention, increased plasma creatinine, elevated urea levels, decreased total protein, decreased albumin, proteinuria, glucose in urine, increased urinary sediment, hematuria, sodium and fluid retention, hyperkalemia, acute renal failure, decreased urine output, pollakiuria, urinary tract infection, interstitial nephritis, edema, lower limb edema, lethargy, fever, facial edema, 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, 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 container that does not allow light to enter. It is also important to maintain a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius while storing the medication. This will help preserve the effectiveness of the drug.

Appearance

A hard capsule in green-brown color filled with light yellow powder

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle