Exib 60 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Etoricoxib |
| Company | Prime pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
Exib 60 mg Tablet
Categories
- Pain Relief
- Anti-inflammatory
- NSAID
Description
Exib 60 mg Tablet is indicated for the symptomatic relief of Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Ankylosing spondylitis, and the pain and signs of inflammation associated with acute gouty arthritis. It is also used for the short-term treatment of moderate pain associated with dental surgery.
Attributes
- Indications:
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Acute gouty arthritis
- Dental surgery pain
- Pharmacology:
- COX-2 specific inhibitor
- Inhibition of COX-2
- Prostaglandin synthesis inhibition
- Dosage & Administration:
- Recommended doses for different conditions
- Shortest duration possible
- Lowest effective daily dose
- Interaction:
- With oral anticoagulants
- With diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and Angiotensin II Antagonists
- With Acetylsalicylic Acid
- With Ciclosporin and Tacrolimus
- With Lithium
- Take without regards to meals
- Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity
- Active peptic ulceration or Gl bleeding
- Allergic-type reactions
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Severe hepatic dysfunction
- Renal impairment
- 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
- Atrial fibrillation
- Chest pain
- Anxiety
- Myalgia
- Arthralgia
- Confusion
- Hallucinations
- Pregnancy & Lactation:
- Not recommended in women attempting to conceive
- Not recommended for breastfeeding women
- Precautions & Warnings:
- Caution with patients at risk of gastrointestinal complications
- Caution with patients at risk of cardiovascular events
- Monitoring of renal function
- Caution in patients with cardiac failure
- Monitoring of liver function
- Discontinue at the first appearance of hypersensitivity
- May mask fever and other signs of inflammation
- Caution when co-administering with warfarin or other oral anticoagulants
- Overdose Effects:
- Administration of single doses up to 500 mg and multiple doses up to 150 mg/day did not result in significant toxicity
- Usual supportive measures in case of overdose
- Therapeutic Class: Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
- Storage Conditions: Store at a temperature of below 30°C, protect from light & moisture
- Chemical Structure:
- Molecular Formula: C18H15ClN2O2S
- Chemical Structure Image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-446-etoricoxib-chemical-structure-nEkDifKyFxQ9fjJEG7TQ.svg
- Commonly Asked Questions:
- What is Exib 60 mg Tablet?: Selective COX-2 inhibitor
- What are the uses of Exib 60 mg Tablet?: Symptomatic relief of Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis
- Duration of effect: 20-24 hours
- Onset of action: 1-2 hours
- Pregnancy warnings: Not recommended for pregnant women
- Habit forming: No habit forming tendencies were reported
- Breast-feeding warnings: Not recommended for breastfeeding women
- Safe with alcohol?: Unsafe to consume with alcohol
- Safe to drive while on this medicine?: May affect alertness, patient must avoid driving
- Affect kidney function?: Caution in patients with kidney disease
- Affect liver function?: Caution in patients with liver disease
- Quick Tips:
- Helps relieve pain and inflammation
- May cause dizziness and fatigue
- Do not consume alcohol while on treatment
- Regularly monitor blood pressure
- Inform doctor of medical history
- Consult doctor if pregnant or planning to conceive
- Do not take if breastfeeding