Medricox 120 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 14.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Etoricoxib |
| Company | Medrx life science ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Acute gouty arthritis
- Pain associated with dental surgery
Pharmacology
- Potent COX-2 specific inhibitor
- Inhibition of COX-2 without affecting COX-1
- Decrease in clinical signs and symptoms
- Decreased potential for gastric toxicity
- Did not inhibit gastric prostaglandin synthesis
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended doses for different conditions
- Short-term treatment for dental surgery pain
- Need for re-evaluation of symptomatic relief
Interaction with Medicine
- Effects on anticoagulants
- Effects on diuretics and antihypertensive drugs
- Concomitant use with acetylsalicylic acid
- Potential interaction with ciclosporin, tacrolimus, and lithium
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients
- Peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
- History of allergic-type reactions to NSAIDs
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Severe hepatic dysfunction
- Estimated renal creatinine clearance <30 ml/min
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Congestive heart failure
- Hypertension
- Ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, cerebrovascular disease
Side Effects
- Palpitation
- Fatigue
- Influenza-like symptoms
- Ecchymosis
- Dry mouth
- Taste disturbance
- Atrial fibrillation
- Chest pain
- Cough
- Anxiety
- Myalgia and arthralgia
- Confusion and hallucinations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended in women attempting to conceive
- Not known if excreted in human milk
- Must not be used during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution with patients at risk of gastrointestinal complication
- Consideration for patients with cardiovascular risk factors
- Monitoring of renal function
- Caution with history of cardiac failure, hypertension, edema, liver dysfunction, hypersensitivity, co-administration with warfarin
- Masking of fever and inflammation signs
Overdose Effects
- No significant toxicity observed with single or multiple doses
- Usual supportive measures in case of overdose
Therapeutic Class
Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
Store below 30°C, protect from light and moisture
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C18H15ClN2O2S
- Chemical Structure Image: URL
Common Questions about Medricox 120 mg Tablet
- Description of Medricox 120 mg Tablet
- Duration of effect
- Onset of action
- Pregnancy warnings
- Habit forming tendencies
- Breast-feeding warnings
- Safety with alcohol
- Impact on driving ability
- Effect on kidney function
- Effect on liver function
- Quick Tips for usage