Etocox 90 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 12.09 (3 x 10: ৳ 362.70)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.90

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Etoricoxib
Company General pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Etocox 60 mg tablet Etocox 120 mg tablet

Title

Etoricoxib 90 mg Tablet

Category

Medicine

Indications

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Acute gouty arthritis
  • Moderate pain associated with dental surgery

Pharmacology

  • Potent COX-2 specific inhibitor
  • Decreases pain, inflammation, and fever
  • No inhibition of COX-1 at clinical doses

DosageAndAdministration

  • 18+Years:
    • Osteoarthritis:
      • 30 mg once daily
      • 60 mg once daily if insufficient relief
    • RheumatoidArthritis: 90 mg once daily
    • AnkylosingSpondylitis: 90 mg once daily
    • AcuteGoutyArthritis: 120 mg once daily for 8 days
    • PostoperativeDentalSurgeryPain:
      • 90 mg once daily
      • Maximum 3 days

Interaction

  • WithMedicine:
    • Oral anticoagulants
    • Diuretics
    • ACE inhibitors
    • Ciclosporin
    • Tacrolimus
    • Lithium
  • WithFoodAndOthers: Take without regards to meals

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to active substance or excipients
  • Active peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Bronchospasm or allergic reactions to NSAIDs
  • Pregnancy and lactation
  • Severe hepatic dysfunction
  • Estimated renal creatinine clearance <30 ml/min
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, or cerebrovascular disease

SideEffects

  • Palpitation
  • Fatigue
  • Dry mouth
  • Taste disturbance
  • Mouth ulcer
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Chest pain
  • Anxiety
  • Myalgia
  • Arthralgia
  • Confusion
  • Hallucinations

PregnancyAndLactation

Not recommended for women attempting to conceive or breastfeeding

PrecautionsAndWarnings

  • Caution with elderly or prior gastrointestinal disease
  • Consideration for patients with cardiovascular risk factors
  • Monitoring of renal function
  • Exercise caution for cardiac failure, hypertension, hepatic dysfunction
  • Discontinue at signs of hypersensitivity or hepatic insufficiency
  • May mask fever and inflammation

OverdoseEffects

Administration up to 500 mg did not result in significant toxicity

TherapeuticClass

Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

StorageConditions

Store below 30°C, protect from light and moisture

ChemicalStructure

  • MolecularFormula: C18H15ClN2O2S
  • ChemicalStructureImageURL: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-446-etoricoxib-chemical-structure-nEkDifKyFxQ9fjJEG7TQ.svg

CommonQuestions

    • Question: What is Etocox 90 mg Tablet?
    • Answer: Selective COX-2 inhibitor for pain and inflammation relief
    • Question: What are the uses of Etocox 90 mg Tablet?
    • Answer: Indicated for symptomatic relief of OA, RA, and Ankylosing spondylitis
    • Question: How long is the duration of effect of Etocox 90 mg Tablet?
    • Answer: Lasts for an average duration of 20-24 hours
    • Question: What is the onset of action of Etocox 90 mg Tablet?
    • Answer: Can be observed within 1-2 hours of administration
    • Question: Are there any pregnancy warnings of Etocox 90 mg Tablet?
    • Answer: Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women
    • Question: Is it habit forming of Etocox 90 mg Tablet?
    • Answer: No habit-forming tendencies reported
    • Question: Are there any breast-feeding warnings of Etocox 90 mg Tablet?
    • Answer: Not recommended for use during breastfeeding
    • Question: Is Etocox 90 mg Tablet safe with alcohol?
    • Answer: Unsafe to consume with alcohol
    • Question: Is Etocox 90 mg Tablet safe to drive while on this medicine?
    • Answer: May affect alertness, thus patients should avoid driving
    • Question: Does Etocox 90 mg Tablet affect kidney function?
    • Answer: Caution in patients with kidney disease, adjustment of dose might be needed
    • Question: Does Etocox 90 mg Tablet affect liver function?
    • Answer: Caution in patients with liver disease, adjustment of dose might be needed
    • Question: Quick Tips
    • Answer:
      • Helps relieve pain and inflammation
      • May cause fewer stomach problems compared to other NSAIDs
      • May cause dizziness and fatigue
      • Avoid consuming alcohol while on treatment
      • Regular blood pressure monitoring recommended
      • Inform doctor of medical history before usage
      • During long-term treatment, regular liver function tests may be required
      • Do not take if pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding

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