Fabetor 120 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 14.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 280.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 140.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Etoricoxib
Company Pharmacil limited
Also available as
Fabetor 90 mg tablet Fabetor 60 mg tablet

Indications

  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Pain and signs of inflammation associated with acute gouty arthritis
  • Moderate pain associated with dental surgery

Symptomatic Relief Dosage

  • 30 mg once daily for Osteoarthritis
  • 90 mg once daily for Rheumatoid arthritis and Ankylosing spondylitis
  • 120 mg once daily for Acute gouty arthritis
  • 90 mg once daily for Postoperative dental surgery pain, up to 3 days

Interaction with Medicines

  • Oral anticoagulants
  • Diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and Angiotensin II Antagonists
  • Acetylsalicylic Acid
  • Ciclosporin and tacrolimus
  • Lithium

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients
  • Active peptic ulceration or gastro-intestinal (GI) bleeding
  • Bronchospasm, rhinitis, nasal polyps, 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
  • Mouth ulcer
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Transient ischaemic attack
  • Chest pain
  • Flushing
  • Cough
  • Dyspnoea
  • Epistaxis
  • Anxiety
  • Impaired mental acuity
  • Paraesthesia
  • Electrolyte disturbance
  • Myalgia
  • Arthralgia
  • Confusion
  • Hallucinations

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended in women attempting to conceive
  • Not excreted in human milk (known in rats)
  • Breastfeeding not recommended

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution with NSAID use in at-risk patients
  • Caution with significant cardiovascular risk factors
  • Monitoring of renal function
  • Caution in patients with cardiac failure, left ventricular dysfunction, or hypertension
  • Monitoring for liver dysfunction
  • Discontinuation at signs of hypersensitivity
  • May mask fever and signs of inflammation
  • Caution when co-administering with warfarin or other oral anticoagulants

Overdose Effects

  • Single doses up to 500 mg and multiple doses up to 150 mg/day did not result in significant toxicity
  • Usual supportive measures should be employed in case of overdose

Therapeutic Class

Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Storage Conditions

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

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C18H15ClN2O2S
  • Chemical Structure Image URL: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-446-etoricoxib-chemical-structure-nEkDifKyFxQ9fjJEG7TQ.svg

Common Questions

  • Details:
    • What is Fabetor 120 mg Tablet?: Selective COX-2 inhibitor for symptomatic relief of pain, inflammation, and fever
    • Uses of Fabetor 120 mg Tablet: Symptomatic relief of Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis
    • Duration of effect: 20-24 hours
    • Onset of action: 1-2 hours, faster if taken without food
    • Pregnancy warnings: Not recommended, consult doctor before use
    • Habit forming: No habit forming tendencies reported
    • Breast-feeding warnings: Not recommended, consult doctor before use
    • Safe with alcohol: Unsafe to consume with alcohol
    • Safe to drive while on this medicine: May affect alertness, patient must avoid driving
    • Impact on kidney function: Caution in patients with kidney disease, adjustment of dose might be needed
    • Impact on liver function: Caution in patients with liver disease, adjustment of dose might be needed
  • Quick Tips:
    • Relieves pain and inflammation
    • May cause fewer stomach problems compared to other NSAIDs
    • May cause dizziness and fatigue, avoid activities requiring concentration
    • Do not consume with alcohol
    • Monitor blood pressure regularly, especially in the first two weeks
    • Inform doctor about medical history before use
    • Regular blood tests may be required during long-term treatment
    • Not safe during pregnancy, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding

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