Artorix 90 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (30's pack: ৳ 360.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Etoricoxib |
| Company | Asiatic laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Acute gouty arthritis
- Moderate pain associated with dental surgery
Pharmacology
- Potent COX-2 specific inhibitor
- Inhibition of COX-2 decreases clinical signs and symptoms
- Decreased potential for GI toxicity and effects on platelet aggregation
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended doses for different conditions
- Shortest duration possible should be used
- Periodic re-evaluation of patient's response to therapy
Interaction
- Effect on oral anticoagulants
- Potential reduction in effect of diuretics and antihypertensive drugs
- Concomitant use with acetylsalicylic acid for cardiovascular prophylaxis
- Potential nephrotoxic effect when coadministered with ciclosporin or tacrolimus
- Increase in lithium plasma levels
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients
- Active peptic ulceration or GI bleeding
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Severe hepatic dysfunction
- Estimated renal creatinine clearance <30 ml/min
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Congestive heart failure
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Established cardiovascular disease
Side Effects
- Palpitation
- Fatigue
- Influenza-like symptoms
- Ecchymosis
- Dry mouth
- Taste disturbance
- Atrial fibrillation
- Transient ischaemic attack
- Chest pain
- Flushing
- Cough
- Dyspnoea
- Epistaxis
- Anxiety
- Paraesthesia
- Electrolyte disturbance
- Myalgia
- Arthralgia
- Confusion
- Hallucinations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended in women attempting to conceive
- Not recommended for breastfeeding women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients at risk of gastrointestinal complications
- Consideration for patients with significant risk factors for cardiovascular events
- Monitoring of renal function in some patients
- Caution in patients with history of cardiac failure, hypertension, edema, or liver dysfunction
- Monitoring in case of skin rash or hypersensitivity
- Potential interference with fever and inflammation signs
- Caution when co-administering with warfarin or oral anticoagulants
Overdose Effects
- Usual supportive measures in case of overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protect from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular formula: C18H15ClN2O2S
- Chemical structure image available
Common Questions about Artorix 90 mg Tablet
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