Etorica 90 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 360.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Etoricoxib |
| Company | Labaid pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Etorica 90 mg Tablet
Category
- Medicine
- Pain Relief
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
Description
- Symptomatic relief of Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Ankylosing spondylitis, acute gouty arthritis, and dental surgery pain
- Orally active cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) specific inhibitor
- Recommended doses for different indications
- Interactions with other medicines
- Contraindications for usage
- Possible side effects
- Pregnancy and lactation precautions
- Storage conditions
- Chemical structure and properties
- Commonly asked questions
Dosage
- 30 mg for Osteoarthritis
- 90 mg for Rheumatoid arthritis and Ankylosing spondylitis
- 120 mg for Acute gouty arthritis
- 90 mg for postoperative dental surgery pain
- Adolescent and adult dosages
- Importance of shortest possible duration and lowest effective dose
Indications
- Relief of pain and inflammation in specific conditions
- Short-term treatment of moderate pain
Pharmacology
- Selective inhibition of COX-2
- Decrease in clinical signs and symptoms
- Decreased potential for gastrointestinal (GI) toxicity
- Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
Mode of Action
- Inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)
- Decrease in inflammation and fever
Interaction
- Increase in prothrombin time with oral anticoagulants
- Reduction in the effect of diuretics and antihypertensive drugs by NSAIDs
- Safe concomitant use with low-dose acetylsalicylic acid for cardiovascular prophylaxis
- Potential increase in nephrotoxic effect of ciclosporin or tacrolimus
- NSAIDs increase lithium plasma levels
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to active substance or excipients
- Active peptic ulceration or GI bleeding
- History of allergic-type reactions to NSAIDs
- Pregnancy, lactation, severe hepatic dysfunction, and renal impairment
- Inflammatory bowel disease, congestive heart failure, uncontrolled hypertension, established cardiovascular diseases
Side Effects
- Palpitation, fatigue, influenza-like symptoms
- Dry mouth, taste disturbance, mouth ulcer
- Atrial fibrillation, chest pain, cough, dyspnoea
- Anxiety, impaired mental acuity, electrolyte disturbance
- Myalgia, arthralgia, confusion, hallucinations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for women attempting to conceive
- Excretion in animal milk, caution for breastfeeding women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients at risk of gastrointestinal complications
- Risk assessment for patients with cardiovascular risk factors
- Monitoring for renal function and impaired renal flow
- Exercise caution in patients with cardiac failure, edema, liver dysfunction
- Discontinuation in case of hypersensitivity, skin rash, or mucosal lesions
- Possible masking of fever and inflammation signs
Overdose Effects
- No significant toxicity observed up to 500 mg single dose and 150 mg/day
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
Compound Summary
- Molecular formula: C18H15ClN2O2S
- Chemical structure
Common Questions
- Duration and onset of effect
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding warnings
- Safety with alcohol and driving
- Effect on kidney and liver function
- Quick tips for usage