Etoricoxib 90 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 11.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Etoricoxib |
| Company | Bristol pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Acute gouty arthritis
- Moderate pain associated with dental surgery
Pharmacology
- Potent COX-2 specific inhibitor
- Decrease in clinical signs and symptoms
- Decreased potential for Gl toxicity
- Dose-dependent inhibition of COX-2
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended doses for various conditions
- Adult and adolescent dosage
- Short-term treatment for dental surgery pain
- Need for re-evaluation periodically
- Consideration of cardiovascular risks
Interaction
- Interaction with oral anticoagulants
- Effect on diuretics and antihypertensive drugs
- Concomitant use with acetylsalicylic acid
- Possible nephrotoxic effect with ciclosporin and tacrolimus
- Increase in lithium plasma levels
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to active substance or excipients
- Active peptic ulceration or Gl bleeding
- Bronchospasm, acute rhinitis, nasal polyps, angioneurotic oedema, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Severe hepatic dysfunction
- Estimated renal creatinine clearance
- Children and adolescents under 16 years of age
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Congestive heart failure
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Established ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, and/or cerebrovascular disease
Side Effects
- Palpitation
- Fatigue
- Influenza-like symptoms
- Ecchymosis
- Dry mouth
- Taste disturbance
- Atrial fibrillation
- Chest pain
- Flushing
- Cough
- Dyspnoea
- Epistaxis
- Anxiety
- Mental acuity impaired
- Paraesthesia
- Electrolyte disturbance
- Myalgia
- Arthralgia
- Confusion
- Hallucinations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended in women attempting to conceive
- Excreted in the milk of lactating rats
- Women who use Etoricoxib must not breastfeed
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution with NSAID treatment in at-risk patients
- Consideration for patients with cardiovascular risk factors
- Potential for renal impairment and monitoring
- Caution in patients with cardiac failure, left ventricular dysfunction, or hypertension
- Monitoring for liver dysfunction
- Discontinuation at signs of hypersensitivity
- Masking of fever and inflammation
- Caution with co-administration with warfarin or other oral anticoagulants
Overdose Effects
- No significant toxicity with single or multiple doses up to a certain limit
- Standard supportive measures in case of overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
- Temperature below 30°C
- Protection from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C18H15ClN2O2S
- Chemical Structure Image URL
Common Questions about Etoricoxib 90 mg Tablet
- Brief explanation of drug
- Indications
- Duration of effect
- Onset of action
- Pregnancy warnings
- Habit forming tendencies
- Breast-feeding warnings
- Safety with alcohol
- Impact on driving ability
- Effect on kidney and liver function
- Quick tips for usage
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