Molvik Capsule (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 up to 15 mg per day as needed. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis: ○ Adults: Administer 15 mg of this drug orally once daily. The dose may be reduced to 7.5 mg per day according to response to treatment. Do not administer more than 15 mg of this drug per day. Take with water or another beverage during a meal. ○ In elderly patients or those at increased risk of adverse reactions, treatment is usually started at a dose of 7.5 mg per day. ○ Patients with severe renal failure receiving hemodialysis should not receive more than 7.5 mg per day.

This medication should be consulted with a doctor or pharmacist if taken by individuals who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol daily, as there is a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. The non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug contained in this medication may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, so patients with a history of heart disease or stroke or with risk factors should be closely monitored. This medication may cause serious gastrointestinal side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, or perforations, and special caution should be exercised for the elderly and patients with a history of gastrointestinal diseases. Severe allergic reactions or dermatitis may occur, so if symptoms such as skin rash or mucosal damage appear, discontinue use immediately. It may affect kidney function, so patients with kidney disease or those taking diuretics or blood pressure medications should have regular kidney function tests. This medication should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and women planning to conceive should avoid taking it. Due to interactions with other medications, particularly anticoagulants, lithium, methotrexate, diuretics, and blood pressure medications, consultation with a doctor is essential when taking this medication alongside them. For elderly patients, it should be administered with caution, starting with the minimum dose due to weakened kidney, liver, and heart functions, and monitoring for side effects is necessary. In the case of overdose, symptoms such as drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal bleeding may occur, necessitating immediate emergency treatment. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept sealed in its original container to maintain the quality of the drug.

Gastrointestinal bleeding, serious cardiovascular thrombotic reactions, myocardial infarction, stroke, exfoliative dermatitis, mucocutaneous syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, anaphylactic reactions, interstitial nephritis, glomerulonephritis, renal medullary necrosis, nephrotic syndrome, elevated serum transaminases, increased liver function tests, elevated plasma creatinine, increased blood urea nitrogen, aplastic anemia, bone marrow suppression, changes in blood cell counts, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, decreased plasma iron, reduced hemoglobin, lowered hematocrit, increased neutrophils, increased eosinophils, increased basophils, increased monocytes, agranulocytosis, anaphylaxis, anaphylactic-like reactions, discomfort, confusion, loss of directional sense, mood changes, affective disorder, insomnia, nightmares, anxiety, increased appetite, depression, nervousness, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, intracranial pressure, fatigue, malaise, taste dysfunction, mental confusion, convulsions, sensory disturbances, tremors, blurred vision, conjunctivitis, foreign body sensation in the eye, subconjunctival hemorrhage, tinnitus, palpitations, elevated blood pressure, flushing, facial flushing, arrhythmia, tachycardia, hypotension, hypertension, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, heart failure, vasculitis, cough, upper respiratory infection, asthma, bronchospasm, dyspnea, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, distention, 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, gastric perforation, colitis, pancreatitis, melena, perforated peptic ulcer, hepatitis, elevated plasma transaminase levels, increased bilirubin, jaundice, liver failure, alopecia, increased sweating, skin rash, urticaria, itching, angioedema, vesicular dermatitis, erythema multiforme, photosensitivity reactions, contact dermatitis, fixed drug eruptions, urinary disturbances, elevated plasma creatinine levels, raised urea levels, decreased total protein, reduced albumin, proteinuria, glycosuria, increased urine 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, armpit pain, breast pain, arthralgia, lower back pain, armpit pain, 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, convulsions, cardiovascular collapse, cardiac arrest

This medication is sensitive to light; therefore, it should be stored in a tightly closed container that blocks light. It is also important to maintain a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius when storing the medication.

Appearance

A hard capsule consisting of a yellow to pale yellow powder within a greenish capsule body and cap.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle