Oricox 60 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 210.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Etoricoxib |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Symptomatic relief of Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Symptomatic relief of Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Symptomatic relief of Ankylosing spondylitis
- Symptomatic relief of acute gouty arthritis
- Short-term treatment of moderate pain associated with dental surgery
Pharmacology
- Potent COX-2 specific inhibitor
- Inhibition of COX-2 for pain, inflammation, and fever relief
- Selective inhibition of COX-2 by etoricoxib
- Decreased potential for GI toxicity
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dose for osteoarthritis: 30 mg once daily
- Recommended dose for rheumatoid arthritis: 90 mg once daily
- Recommended dose for ankylosing spondylitis: 90 mg once daily
- Recommended dose for acute gouty arthritis: 120 mg once daily
- Recommended dose for postoperative dental surgery pain: 90 mg once daily
Interactions
- Interaction with oral anticoagulants
- Interaction with diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and Angiotensin II Antagonists
- Interaction with Acetylsalicylic Acid
- Interaction with Ciclosporin and tacrolimus
- Interaction with Lithium
- Take without regards to meals
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to active substance or excipients
- Active peptic ulceration or GI bleeding
- Bronchospasm or allergic-type reactions to NSAIDs
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Severe hepatic dysfunction
- Renal creatinine clearance <30 ml/min
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Congestive heart failure
Side Effects
- Palpitation
- Fatigue
- Influenza-like symptoms
- Dry mouth
- Taste disturbance
- Mouth ulcer
- Atrial fibrillation
- Myalgia and arthralgia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended in women attempting to conceive
- Excreted in the milk of lactating rats
- Should not be used during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients at risk of GI complications with NSAIDs
- Monitoring of renal function
- Caution in patients with cardiac issues
- Monitoring for liver dysfunction
- Discontinue at first sign of hypersensitivity
Overdose Effects
- Up to 500 mg single dose not significantly toxic
- Employ usual supportive measures in case of overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protect from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C18H15ClN2O2S
Common Questions
- Duration of effect: 20-24 hours
- Onset of action: 1-2 hours
- Pregnancy warnings
- No habit forming tendencies
- Not safe with alcohol
- Affects kidney and liver function