Aroxia 120 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 11.50 (3 x 10: ৳ 345.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 115.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Etoricoxib |
| Company | Ad din pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Aroxia 120 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Indications
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Acute gouty arthritis
- Moderate pain associated with dental surgery
Pharmacology
- Selective COX-2 inhibitor
- Inhibition of prostaglandin-mediated pain, inflammation, and fever
Dosage & Administration
- Adult and adolescent over 16 years
- Recommended doses for different conditions
- Short-term treatment for dental surgery pain
- Need for periodic re-evaluation
- Shortest duration and lowest effective dose usage
Interaction
- Effects on oral anticoagulants
- Effects on diuretics and antihypertensive drugs
- Concomitant use with acetylsalicylic acid
- Potential nephrotoxic effect with ciclosporin and tacrolimus
- Increase in lithium plasma levels
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients
- Active peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
- Adverse reactions to acetylsalicylic acid or NSAIDs
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Severe hepatic dysfunction
- Estimated renal creatinine clearance
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Congestive heart failure
- Hypertension
- Established cardiovascular diseases
Side Effects
- Palpitation
- Fatigue
- Influenza-like symptoms
- Ecchymosis
- Dry mouth
- Taste disturbance
- Chest pain
- Anxiety
- Myalgia and arthralgia
- Rarely confusion and hallucinations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for women attempting to conceive
- Excretion in human milk
- Excretion in lactating rats
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution with patients at risk of gastrointestinal complications
- Consideration for patients with significant cardiovascular risk factors
- Possible reduction in prostaglandin formation and renal blood flow
- Exercise caution in patients with cardiac failure, hypertension, and edema
- Monitoring for symptoms and signs of liver dysfunction
- Discontinuation at the first sign of hypersensitivity
- Possible masking of fever and signs of inflammation
- Caution with co-administration with warfarin or other oral anticoagulants
Overdose Effects
- Administration of single and multiple doses
- Usual supportive measures in the event of overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
- Temperature below 30°C
- Protection from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular formula: C18H15ClN2O2S
Duration of Effect
- 20-24 hours
Onset of Action
- Within 1-2 hours of administration
- Faster onset if taken without food
Pregnancy Warnings
- Consultation required for pregnant women
Habit Forming
- No habit forming tendencies
Breastfeeding Warnings
- Not recommended for breastfeeding mothers
Alcohol Safety
- Unsafe to consume with alcohol
Driving Safety
- May affect patient's alertness
Kidney Function
- Caution in patients with kidney disease
- Strictly not recommended in severe kidney disease
Liver Function
- Caution in patients with liver disease
- Strictly not recommended in severe liver disease
Quick Tips
- Relieves pain and inflammation
- May cause fewer stomach problems compared to other NSAIDs
- May cause dizziness and fatigue
- Regular monitoring of blood pressure
- Inform doctor about medical history
- Regular blood tests for long-term treatment
- Not to be taken during pregnancy, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding