Tory 90 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.09 (6 x 5: ৳ 362.70)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.45
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Etoricoxib |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Therapeutic class
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Indications
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Pain and signs of inflammation associated with acute gouty arthritis
- Moderate pain associated with dental surgery
Dosage and administration
- 30 mg once daily for Osteoarthritis
- 90 mg once daily for Rheumatoid arthritis and Ankylosing spondylitis
- 120 mg once daily for Acute gouty arthritis
- 90 mg once daily for postoperative dental surgery pain
- Limited to a maximum of 3 days for postoperative dental surgery pain
Interaction with medicine
- Oral anticoagulants
- Diuretics, ACE inhibitors and Angiotensin II Antagonists
- Acetylsalicylic Acid
- Ciclosporin and tacrolimus
- Lithium
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients
- Active peptic ulceration or active gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Severe hepatic dysfunction
- Estimated renal creatinine clearance <30 ml/min
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Congestive heart failure (NYHA ll-IV)
- Hypertension and inadequately controlled blood pressure
- Established ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, and/or cerebrovascular disease
Side effects
- Palpitation
- Fatigue
- Influenza-like symptoms
- Ecchymosis
- Dry mouth
- Taste disturbance
- Mouth ulcer
- Atrial fibrillation
- Transient ischaemic attack
- Chest pain
- Flushing
- Cough
- Dyspnoea
- Epistaxis
- Anxiety
- Mental acuity impaired
- Paraesthesia
- Electrolyte disturbance
- Myalgia and arthralgia
- Confusion
- Hallucinations
Pregnancy and lactation
- Not recommended in women attempting to conceive
- Not recommended for breastfeeding women
Precautions and warnings
- Caution in patients at risk of gastrointestinal complication with NSAIDs
- Caution in patients with significant risk factors for cardiovascular events
- Caution in patients with impaired renal function
- Caution in patients with cardiac failure, left ventricular dysfunction, or hypertension
- Monitoring of liver function and signs of hepatic insufficiency
- Discontinue at the first appearance of hypersensitivity signs, skin rash, or mucosal lesions
- May mask fever and signs of inflammation
- Caution when co-administering with warfarin or other oral anticoagulants
Overdose effects
- Administration of single doses up to 500 mg and multiple doses up to 150 mg/day did not result in significant toxicity
- Supportive measures may be employed in the event of overdose
Storage conditions
- Store at a temperature of below 30°C
- Protect from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical structure
- Molecular formula: C18H15ClN2O2S
- Chemical structure image url: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-446-etoricoxib-chemical-structure-nEkDifKyFxQ9fjJEG7TQ.svg
Common questions responses
- Tory 90mg tablet:
- What is Tory 90 mg Tablet?: A selective COX-2 inhibitor primarily responsible for the synthesis of prostanoid mediators of pain, inflammation, and fever.
- What are the uses of Tory 90 mg Tablet?: Indicated for the symptomatic relief of Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Ankylosing spondylitis.
- How long is the duration of effect of Tory 90 mg Tablet?: Lasts for an average duration of 20-24 hours.
- What is the onset of action of Tory 90 mg Tablet?: Effect can be observed within 1-2 hours of administration, faster if taken without food.
- Are there any pregnancy warnings of Tory 90 mg Tablet?: Not recommended for pregnant women.
- Is it habit forming of Tory 90 mg Tablet?: No habit forming tendencies reported.
- Are there any breast-feeding warnings of Tory 90 mg Tablet?: Not recommended for use by breastfeeding mothers.
- Quick tips:
- Helps relieve pain and inflammation
- May cause fewer stomach problems compared to other NSAIDs
- May cause dizziness and fatigue
- Do not consume alcohol while on treatment
- Monitor blood pressure regularly
- Inform your doctor of medical history
- Regular liver function tests may be needed
- Avoid if pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.