Locam Capsule (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 15 mg daily as needed. Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis: Adults: Administer 15 mg of this product orally once daily. Depending on the response to treatment, the dose may be reduced to 7.5 mg daily. Do not administer more than 15 mg of this product 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 initiated at a dose of 7.5 mg daily. Patients with severe renal impairment receiving hemodialysis should not receive more than 7.5 mg daily.

This drug should be taken only after consulting a doctor or pharmacist if the patient regularly consumes more than three alcoholic beverages daily due to an increased risk of gastric bleeding. This medication may increase the risk of cardiovascular events, so patients with heart diseases or risk factors should be closely monitored for symptoms. This drug can cause serious gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation, so patients with a history of gastrointestinal disease should be particularly cautious. Severe skin reactions may occur, so if there are skin rashes or mucosal damage, the medication should be discontinued immediately. This drug can affect kidney function, so patients with kidney disease or those taking diuretics should have their kidney function monitored regularly. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, and nursing mothers should avoid administration. The elderly may have reduced liver, kidney, or heart function, so they should take the minimum dose with caution and watch for adverse reactions. The risk of side effects may increase when this drug is combined with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, so concurrent use should be avoided. If dizziness, drowsiness, or visual disturbances occur while taking this medication, operating machinery or driving should be avoided. In case of overdose, serious symptoms such as gastrointestinal bleeding, renal failure, or liver failure may occur, so the prescribed dosage must be adhered to. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in its original container.

Gastrointestinal bleeding, serious cardiovascular thrombotic reactions, myocardial infarction, stroke, bleeding from the stomach or intestines, ulcers, perforations, exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson 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, decreased hematocrit, increased neutrophils, increased eosinophils, increased basophils, increased monocytes, agranulocytosis, anaphylaxis, anaphylactoid reactions, discomfort, confusion, loss of orientation, mood changes, mood disorders, insomnia, nightmares, anxiety, increased appetite, depression, nervousness, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, head pressure, fatigue, lethargy, taste dysfunction, mental confusion, seizures, sensory disturbances, tremors, blurred vision, visual impairment, conjunctivitis, sensation of a foreign body in the eye, hemorrhage of the eyeball sclera, tinnitus, palpitations, elevated blood pressure, flushing, facial redness, arrhythmia, tachycardia, hypotension, hypertension, myocardial infarction, angina, heart failure, vasculitis, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, asthma, bronchial spasms, dyspnea, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, bloating, diarrhea, loss of appetite, peptic ulcers, occult gastrointestinal bleeding, gross 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, photosensitivity reactions, contact dermatitis, urination disorders, changes in kidney function tests, proteinuria, glucosuria, increased urinary sediment, hematuria, sodium and fluid retention, hyperkalemia, acute renal failure, decreased urine output, frequent urination, urinary tract infections, interstitial nephritis, edema, peripheral edema, malaise, fever, facial edema, syncope, weight loss, weight gain, armpit pain, breast pain, joint pain, back pain, chest pain, stiffness, lower limb weakness, decreased female reproductive ability, dehydration, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, hypertension, acute renal failure, liver failure, respiratory depression, coma, seizures, cardiovascular collapse, cardiac arrest

This drug is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that protects it from light. Additionally, it is important to maintain a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius while storing the medication. This will safely preserve the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance

A hard capsule with yellow powder in a greenish-blue opaque body and cap.

Package unit

100 capsules/bottle, 30 capsules/bottle