Etoriflex 60 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 210.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Etoricoxib |
| Company | Somatec pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Acute gouty arthritis
- Moderate pain associated with dental surgery
Pharmacology
- Orally active cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) specific inhibitor
- Inhibition of prostaglandin-mediated normal physiologic functions
- Decreases clinical signs and symptoms of pain, inflammation, and fever
Dosage and administration
- Recommended doses for different conditions
- Short-term treatment for moderate pain
- Need for re-evaluation of therapy response
- Cardiovascular risks associated with dose and duration of exposure
Interaction
- Interaction with oral anticoagulants
- Effects on diuretics and antihypertensive drugs
- Concomitant use with acetylsalicylic acid and ciclosporin
- Impact on lithium renal excretion
- Administration without regards to meals
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to active substance or excipients
- Active peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
- Adverse reactions to acetylsalicylic acid or NSAIDs
- Pregnancy, lactation, severe hepatic dysfunction, estimated renal creatinine clearance
- Inflammatory bowel disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases
Side effects
- Palpitation, fatigue, influenza-like symptoms
- Dry mouth, taste disturbance, mouth ulcer, appetite and weight change
- Atrial fibrillation, transient ischemic attack, chest pain, flushing, cough, dyspnoea
- Anxiety, impaired mental acuity, electrolyte disturbance, myalgia, arthralgia
- Occasional confusion and hallucinations
Pregnancy and lactation
- Not recommended in women attempting to conceive
- Excretion in lactating rats, contraindicated for breastfeeding women
Precautions and warnings
- Caution in patients at risk of gastrointestinal complications
- Careful consideration for patients with significant cardiovascular risk factors
- Monitoring of renal function, caution in cardiac failure and hypertension patients
- Liver function monitoring, discontinuation at signs of hypersensitivity, caution with warfarin
Overdose effects
- No significant toxicity reported for specific overdose levels
- Usual supportive measures for overdose management
Therapeutic class
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage conditions
- Temperature and light/moisture protection
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical structure
- Molecular formula: C18H15ClN2O2S
- Chemical structure image available
Common questions
- What is Etoriflex 60 mg Tablet?
- Uses of Etoriflex 60 mg Tablet
- Duration of effect of Etoriflex 60 mg Tablet
- Onset of action of Etoriflex 60 mg Tablet
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding warnings
- Habit forming tendencies
- Safety with alcohol and driving
- Impact on kidney and liver function
- Quick tips for using Etoriflex 60 mg Tablet