Coxpain 120 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 21.06 (10's pack: ৳ 210.63)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Etoricoxib |
| Company | Novo healthcare and pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Acute gouty arthritis
- Dental surgery pain
Pharmacology
- Orally active
- Cyclooxygenase-2 specific inhibitor
- Prostaglandin-mediated functions
- COX-1 and COX-2 inhibition
- Clinical signs and symptoms relief
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended doses for different conditions
- Adolescent and adult dosage
- Shortest duration and lowest effective daily dose usage
- Need for periodic re-evaluation
Interaction
- With oral anticoagulants
- Effect on diuretics and antihypertensive drugs
- Concomitant use with acetylsalicylic acid
- Coadministration with ciclosporin and tacrolimus
- Effect on lithium levels
- Take without regards to meals
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
- Allergic-type reactions after taking NSAIDs
- Pregnancy, lactation, and age restrictions
- Severe hepatic dysfunction and renal impairment
- Inflammatory bowel disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases
Side Effects
- Palpitation
- Fatigue
- Influenza-like symptoms
- Dry mouth
- Taste disturbance
- Atrial fibrillation
- Chest pain
- Anxiety
- Myalgia
- Arthralgia
- Confusion
- Hallucinations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended in women attempting to conceive
- Excretion in human milk
- Not recommended for breastfeeding women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution with patients at risk of gastrointestinal complications and cardiovascular events
- Renal function monitoring
- Exercising caution with patients having cardiac and hepatic issues
- Discontinuation upon appearance of hypersensitivity
- Potential masking of fever and inflammation
Overdose Effects
- Usual supportive measures
- Clinical monitoring and supportive therapy
Therapeutic Class
Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
Temperature and light sensitivity, Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular formula
- Chemical structure image link
Common Questions about Coxpain 120 mg Tablet
- Onset of action
- Duration of effect
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings
- Safety with alcohol and driving
- Effects on kidney and liver function
- Quick tips for usage