Recox 90 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Etoricoxib
Company Renata limited
Also available as
Recox 60 mg tablet Recox 120 mg tablet

Title

  • Recox 90 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Pharmaceutical

Description

  • Symptomatic relief of osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis, and acute gouty arthritis
  • Short-term treatment of moderate pain associated with dental surgery
  • Potent, orally active cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) specific inhibitor
  • Decreases clinical signs and symptoms with decreased potential for GI toxicity and effects on platelet aggregation
  • Multiple recommended doses for different conditions
  • Interaction with various medicines
  • Contraindications for specific medical conditions
  • Possible side effects
  • Precautions and warnings for specific patient groups
  • Storage conditions
  • Chemical structure details
  • Common questions about the tablet

ActiveIngredients

  • Etoricoxib

DosageForm

  • Tablet

Strength

  • 90 mg

Indication

  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Acute gouty arthritis
  • Moderate pain associated with dental surgery

Pharmacology

Potent, orally active COX-2 specific inhibitor within, and significantly above, the clinical dose range. Selective inhibition of COX-2 decreases clinical signs and symptoms with decreased potential for GI toxicity and effects on platelet aggregation. Does not inhibit gastric prostaglandin synthesis.

DosageAndAdministration

  • AdultAndAdolescentOver16Years:
    • Osteoarthritis:
      • 30 mg once daily
      • 60 mg once daily if insufficient relief
    • RheumatoidArthritis:
      • 90 mg once daily
    • AnkylosingSpondylitis:
      • 90 mg once daily
    • AcuteGoutyArthritis:
      • 120 mg once daily for 8 days
    • PostoperativeDentalSurgeryPain:
      • 90 mg once daily, limited to a maximum of 3 days

Interaction

  • WithMedicine:
    • Oral anticoagulants
    • Diuretics, ACE inhibitors and Angiotensin II Antagonists
    • Acetylsalicylic Acid
    • Ciclosporin and tacrolimus
    • Lithium
  • WithFoodAndOthers: Take without regards to meals

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients
  • Active peptic ulceration or active GI bleeding
  • Bronchospasm, acute rhinitis, nasal polyps, angioneurotic oedema, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking acetylsalicylic acid or NSAIDs
  • Pregnancy and lactation
  • Severe hepatic dysfunction
  • Estimated renal creatinine clearance <30 ml/min
  • Children and adolescents under 16 years of age
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Hypertension not adequately controlled
  • Established ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, and/or cerebrovascular disease

SideEffects

  • Palpitation
  • Fatigue
  • Influenza-like symptoms
  • Ecchymosis
  • Dry mouth
  • Taste disturbance
  • Mouth ulcer
  • Appetite and weight change
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Transient ischaemic attack
  • Chest pain
  • Flushing
  • Cough
  • Dyspnoea
  • Epistaxis
  • Anxiety
  • Impaired mental acuity
  • Paraesthesia
  • Electrolyte disturbance
  • Myalgia
  • Arthralgia
  • Confusion
  • Hallucinations

PregnancyAndLactation

  • Recommendation: Not recommended in women attempting to conceive. Not known whether excreted in human milk. Must not breastfeed.

PrecautionsAndWarnings

Categories of patients at risk, caution with cardiovascular events, monitoring of renal function, history of cardiac failure, liver function monitoring, hypersensitivity, interaction with warfarin

OverdoseEffects

No significant toxicity reported up to specific doses. Employ supportive measures in case of overdose.

TherapeuticClass

  • Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

StorageConditions

Store below 30°C, protect from light & moisture, keep out of reach of children

ChemicalStructure

  • MolecularFormula: C18H15ClN2O2S
  • ChemicalStructureImgUrl: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-446-etoricoxib-chemical-structure-nEkDifKyFxQ9fjJEG7TQ.svg

CommonlyAskedQuestions

  • WhatIsIt: Selective COX-2 inhibitor for pain, inflammation, and fever
  • Uses: Relief of Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Ankylosing spondylitis
  • DurationOfEffect: 20-24 hours
  • OnsetOfAction: 1-2 hours, faster if taken without food
  • PregnancyWarnings: Not recommended for pregnant women
  • HabitForming: Not reported
  • BreastfeedingWarnings: Not recommended
  • SafetyWithAlcohol: Unsafe
  • SafetyToDrive: May affect alertness, avoid driving
  • KidneyFunction: Caution and possible dose adjustment in kidney disease
  • LiverFunction: Caution and possible dose adjustment in liver disease
  • QuickTips:
    • Helps relieve pain and inflammation
    • May cause fewer stomach problems compared to other NSAIDs
    • May cause dizziness and fatigue, avoid activities requiring concentration
    • Avoid alcohol consumption
    • Monitor blood pressure during initial treatment

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