Etovan 90 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 360.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Etoricoxib |
| Company | Aristopharma 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 pain associated with dental surgery
Pharmacology
- Potent COX-2 specific inhibitor
- Orally active
- Inhibition of COX-2
- Decreased potential for gastrointestinal toxicity
- Selective inhibition of COX-2
- Dose-dependent inhibition of COX-2
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
- Consider shortest duration and lowest effective daily dose
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
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to active substance or excipients
- Active peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
- Bronchospasm, acute rhinitis, nasal polyps, etc. after NSAID intake
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Severe hepatic dysfunction
- Estimated renal creatinine clearance
- Children and adolescents under 16 years
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Congestive heart failure
- Established cardiovascular diseases
Side Effects
- Palpitation
- Fatigue
- Influenza-like symptoms
- Ecchymosis
- Dry mouth
- Taste disturbance
- Atrial fibrillation
- Cough
- Anxiety
- Myalgia and arthralgia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended in women attempting to conceive
- Not recommended for breastfeeding women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients at risk of gastrointestinal complications
- Consideration in patients with cardiovascular risk factors
- Monitoring of renal function
- Caution in patients with cardiac failure or hypertension
- Monitor liver function
- Discontinue at signs of hypersensitivity
- May mask fever and signs of inflammation
Overdose Effects
- No significant toxicity up to 500 mg
- Consider supportive measures
- Clinical monitoring may be required
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
Molecular Formula
- C18H15ClN2O2S
Common Questions
- Duration of effect
- Onset of action
- Pregnancy warnings
- Habit forming tendencies
- Breastfeeding warnings
- Safety with alcohol
- Safety to drive
- Effect on kidney function
- Effect on liver function