Melobic: Uses and dosages

Melobic is a drug used in the treatment of arthritis. The use of Melobic drug needs to strictly follow the manufacturer's instructions and the doctor's prescription to ensure the best treatment effect and reduce the risk of unwanted complications.

Melobic drug has the ingredient Meloxicam 7.5 mg. Uses of Melobic drug are: Long-term symptomatic treatment of inflammation, chronic pain in patients with osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, joint damage, rheumatoid arthritis.

Do not use Melobic drug for the following subjects:
People who are sensitive to Meloxicam or any other ingredients in the drug; People with a history of allergy to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; Patients with bronchial asthma, angioedema, nasal polyps or urticaria after using aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; Patients with advanced peptic ulcer disease; Patients with stomach bleeding, brain bleeding; Patients with severe liver failure; People with severe kidney failure, not on hemodialysis; Children under 15 years old; Pregnant or lactating women.

Melobic is taken orally. Dosage for subjects as follows:
Adults: Rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis: Take 2 tablets/time/day; Acute pain of osteoarthritis: 1 tablet/time/day. If necessary, the dose can be increased to 2 tablets/time/day as prescribed by the doctor; Elderly people: 1 tablet/time/day; Patients with liver failure, renal failure: Mild: No dose adjustment is required, do not take more than 2 tablets/day; Severe: Do not use the drug; For patients on hemodialysis: Do not take more than 1 tablet/day; Children under 18 years of age: Efficacy and safety have not been established. In case of drug overdose: The patient must be taken to the emergency room. Family members need to bring the medicine that the patient has taken, provide information about the patient's height and weight to the doctor to have an appropriate treatment plan.
In case of forgetting 1 dose of medicine: The best treatment effect is to adhere to the time prescribed by the doctor. Usually, you can take the medicine about 1-2 hours apart from the time your doctor ordered. However, if you forget to take it for too long, you should not make up for it.

Melobic users may experience some unwanted side effects in the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, blood or skin. Specifically:
Common side effects: Nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, digestive disorders, bloating, diarrhea, constipation; anemia , itching, rash on the skin; headache, edema,...; Uncommon side effects: Slight increase in bilirubin and transaminases, belching, peptic ulcer, esophagitis; decreased white blood cells and platelets, increased levels of creatinine and blood urea; stomatitis; palpitations, increased blood pressure , facial flushing; tinnitus, dizziness, drowsiness,...;

Rare side effects: Colitis, gastritis, peptic ulcer or perforation; skin increased sensitivity to the sun, asthma attacks; Angioedema, anaphylaxis,... When experiencing side effects of the drug, the patient should notify the doctor for timely treatment.

Use caution when using Melobic for patients with a history of peptic ulcer and patients taking anticoagulants. In case the patient has abnormal manifestations on the skin, mucous membranes, ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding, the drug should be stopped immediately; Melobic may cause a slight increase in transaminases or liver function parameters. When the parameters of liver function are elevated, beyond the limit, it is necessary to stop taking Melobic. Cirrhotic patients who want to use the drug need to consult the doctor's instructions; Melobic causes a side effect of inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins in the kidney, reducing renal perfusion. For patients with heart failure, kidney failure, cirrhosis, severe kidney disease or undergoing major surgery, taking diuretics, etc., it is necessary to check urine volume and kidney function before taking Melobic; Drivers and machine operators: The drug can cause side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, etc., so it is best not to use it when participating in traffic, operating machinery,... Elderly people with functional Poor liver and kidney should not take Melobic; Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Do not use Melobic for pregnant women, especially in the last 3 months; Do not use Melobic while breastfeeding. Melobic is indicated for the treatment of patients with arthritis and joint pain. When prescribed medication, the patient should absolutely follow the doctor's instructions on the dose and duration of the drug. When there are warning signs of side effects, patients should consult a doctor for timely advice and support.

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