Coxfree 90 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 12.03 (30's pack: ৳ 360.90)

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Etoricoxib
Company	Kemiko pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Coxfree 60 mg tablet Coxfree 120 mg tablet

Coxfree is indicated for the symptomatic relief of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and acute gouty arthritis, as well as for the short-term treatment of moderate pain associated with dental surgery. It belongs to the therapeutic class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The active substance is etoricoxib, a potent orally active cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) specific inhibitor.

Recommended doses for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute gouty arthritis, and postoperative dental surgery pain
The shortest duration possible and the lowest effective daily dose should be used
Re-evaluate the need for symptomatic relief and response to therapy periodically, especially in patients with osteoarthritis

Etoricoxib is a potent COX-2 specific inhibitor within the clinical dose range, selectively inhibits COX-2, decreasing clinical signs and symptoms with decreased potential for GI toxicity and effects on platelet aggregation.

Interaction with oral anticoagulants, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II antagonists, acetylsalicylic acid, ciclosporin, tacrolimus, and lithium
Take without regards to meals

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients
Active peptic ulceration or active gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding
Patients with specific allergic-type reactions after taking acetylsalicylic acid or NSAIDs including COX-2 inhibitors
Pregnancy and lactation
Severe hepatic dysfunction and estimated renal creatinine clearance <30 ml/min
Children and adolescents under 16 years of age
Various medical conditions including inflammatory bowel disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension, established cardiovascular diseases

List of potential side-effects including palpitation, fatigue, influenza-like symptoms, ecchymosis, dry mouth, taste disturbance, mental acuity impaired, myalgia, arthralgia, confusion, hallucinations

Not recommended in women attempting to conceive or during lactation due to unknown excretion in human milk and excretion in lactating rats

Caution in patients at risk of GI complications with NSAIDs, elderly patients, and those with prior history of gastrointestinal disease
Caution in patients with significant risk factors for cardiovascular events
Monitoring of renal function and caution in patients with cardiac failure, left ventricular dysfunction, hypertension, or pre-existing edema
Monitoring of liver function and discontinuation if signs of hepatic insufficiency occur
Discontinuation at the first appearance of specific symptoms and/ or signs
Potential for masking fever and other signs of inflammation when co-administered with warfarin or other oral anticoagulants

Storage instructions at temperatures below 30°C, protection from light and moisture, and keeping out of reach of children

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