Artorix 60 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (30's pack: ৳ 210.00)
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Etoricoxib |
Company | Asiatic laboratories ltd |
Also available as |
Title
- Artorix 60 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Indications
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Acute gouty arthritis
- Moderate pain associated with dental surgery
Pharmacology
- Potent, orally active cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) specific inhibitor
- Selective inhibition of COX-2 decreases clinical signs and symptoms
- No inhibition of COX-1 at doses up to 150 mg daily
Dosage & Administration
- Adult and adolescent over 16 years
- Recommended doses for different conditions
- Short-term treatment for postoperative dental surgery pain
- Monitoring cardiovascular risks and response to therapy periodically
Interaction
- Interactions with oral anticoagulants, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, Angiotensin II Antagonists, acetylsalicylic acid, ciclosporin, tacrolimus, and lithium
- Take without regards to meals
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients
- Active peptic ulceration or active gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Severe hepatic and renal dysfunction
- Inflammatory bowel disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension
- Established ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, and/or cerebrovascular disease
Side Effects
- Palpitation, fatigue, influenza-like symptoms, ecchymosis
- Commonly dry mouth, taste disturbance, mouth ulcer, appetite and weight change
- Rarely confusion and hallucinations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended in women attempting to conceive
- Not known excretion in human milk, excreted in the milk of lactating rats
- Women who use Artorix must not breastfeed
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution with elderly, prior history of gastrointestinal disease, significant risk factors for cardiovascular events
- Caution with renal function, cardiac failure, liver dysfunction, hypersensitivity
- May mask fever and other signs of inflammation
- Exercise caution when co-administering with warfarin or other oral anticoagulants
Overdose Effects
- Up to 500 mg single dose and 150 mg/day multiple doses did not result in significant toxicity
- Usual supportive measures to be employed in case of overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
- Store at a temperature of below 30°C
- Protect from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C18H15ClN2O2S
Common Questions about Artorix 60 mg Tablet
- Selective COX-2 inhibitor primarily responsible for pain, inflammation, and fever
- Indicated for Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis
- Duration of effect lasts for an average of 20-24 hours
- Onset of action can be observed within 1-2 hours
- Not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women
- No habit-forming tendencies reported
- Unsafe to consume with alcohol
- Affects alertness and driving, caution with kidney and liver function
- Quick Tips for usage and monitoring