Kingcox 90 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 360.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Etoricoxib |
| Company | Medicon pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Symptomatic relief of osteoarthritis
- Symptomatic relief of rheumatoid arthritis
- Symptomatic relief of ankylosing spondylitis
- Symptomatic relief of acute gouty arthritis
- Short-term treatment of moderate pain associated with dental surgery
Pharmacology
- Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) specific inhibitor
- Potent and orally active
- Inhibition of COX-2 without inhibition of COX-1
- Decreases clinical signs and symptoms of pain, inflammation, and fever
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended doses for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute gouty arthritis, and postoperative dental surgery pain
- Consideration for cardiovascular risks with dose and duration
- Periodic re-evaluation of symptomatic relief and therapy response
Interaction
- Interaction with oral anticoagulants
- Interaction with diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and Angiotensin II Antagonists
- Concomitant use with acetylsalicylic acid for cardiovascular prophylaxis
- Potential interaction with ciclosporin, tacrolimus, and lithium
- Advised to take without regards to meals
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients
- Active peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
- History of allergic-type reactions to acetylsalicylic acid or NSAIDs
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Severe hepatic dysfunction
- Estimated renal creatinine clearance
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Congestive heart failure
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Established cardiovascular diseases
Side Effects
- Palpitation
- Fatigue
- Influenza-like symptoms
- Dry mouth
- Taste disturbance
- Atrial fibrillation
- Chest pain
- Anxiety
- Myalgia
- Arthralgia
- Confusion and hallucinations (very rare)
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for women attempting to conceive
- Excretion in the milk of lactating rats
- Not safe for breastfeeding women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution with patients at risk of gastrointestinal complication with NSAIDs
- Careful consideration for patients with significant cardiovascular risk factors
- Monitoring of renal function in high-risk patients
- Caution in patients with history of cardiac failure, left ventricular dysfunction, or hypertension
- Monitoring for signs of hepatic insufficiency
- Discontinuation at first appearance of hypersensitivity signs
- Caution when co-administering with warfarin or other oral anticoagulants
Overdose Effects
- Supportive measures in the event of overdose
- No significant toxicity observed at higher doses
Therapeutic Class
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C18H15ClN2O2S
Common Questions about Kingcox 90 mg Tablet
- What is Kingcox 90 mg Tablet?
- Uses of Kingcox 90 mg Tablet
- Duration of effect
- Onset of action
- Pregnancy warnings
- Habit forming
- Breastfeeding warnings
- Safety with alcohol
- Safe to drive while on this medicine
- Effect on kidney function
- Effect on liver function
- Quick tips for usage