Torcox 60 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Etoricoxib
Company Navana pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Torcox 90 mg tablet Torcox 120 mg tablet

Title

Torcox 60 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Pain Relief
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Medication

Description

Torcox 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 also provides short-term treatment of moderate pain associated with dental surgery. Torcox is a selective COX-2 inhibitor and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to reduce pain and inflammation.

Indications

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Acute gouty arthritis
  • Dental surgery pain

Pharmacology

  • Potent COX-2 specific inhibitor
  • Decreases pain, inflammation, and fever

Dosage instructions

  • 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, limited to a maximum of 3 days

Interaction with medications

  • Increase in prothrombin time when used with oral anticoagulants
  • Reduction in the effect of diuretics and antihypertensive drugs when used with NSAIDs
  • Concomitant use with low-dose acetylsalicylic acid for cardiovascular prophylaxis
  • Potential increase in nephrotoxic effect when coadministered with ciclosporin or tacrolimus
  • Decrease in lithium renal excretion when used with Lithium

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients
  • Active peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
  • History of allergic reactions to acetylsalicylic acid or NSAIDs
  • Pregnancy and lactation
  • Severe hepatic dysfunction
  • Estimated renal creatinine clearance <30 ml/min
  • Children and adolescents under 16 years of age
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Established ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, or cerebrovascular disease

Side effects

  • Palpitation
  • Fatigue
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Ecchymosis
  • Dry mouth
  • Taste disturbance
  • Chest pain
  • Anxiety
  • Myalgia
  • Arthralgia
  • Confusion
  • Hallucinations

Precautions

  • Caution in elderly patients and those with prior history of gastrointestinal disease
  • Consideration in patients with significant risk factors for cardiovascular events
  • Monitoring of renal function in high-risk patients
  • Exercise caution in patients with cardiac failure, hypertension, or edema
  • Regular monitoring of liver function
  • Discontinue at first appearance of hypersensitivity reaction

Pregnancy and lactation

Not recommended in women attempting to conceive; not excreted in human milk but not recommended for breastfeeding mothers

Overdose effects

Single doses up to 500 mg and multiple doses up to 150 mg/day for 21 days did not result in significant toxicity

Therapeutic class

Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Storage conditions

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

Chemical structure

  • Molecular formula: C18H15ClN2O2S
  • Chemical structure image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-446-etoricoxib-chemical-structure-nEkDifKyFxQ9fjJEG7TQ.svg

FAQs

  • What is Torcox 60 mg Tablet?: Selective COX-2 inhibitor for pain and inflammation relief
  • What are the uses of Torcox 60 mg Tablet?: Symptomatic relief of Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Duration of effect of Torcox 60 mg Tablet: 20-24 hours
  • Onset of action of Torcox 60 mg Tablet: 1-2 hours, faster if taken without food
  • Pregnancy warnings of Torcox 60 mg Tablet: Not recommended for pregnant women
  • Habit forming tendencies of Torcox 60 mg Tablet: No habit forming tendencies
  • Breast-feeding warnings of Torcox 60 mg Tablet: Not recommended for breastfeeding mothers
  • Safety with alcohol: Unsafe to consume with alcohol
  • Safe to drive while on this medicine?: May affect alertness, avoid driving
  • Effects on kidney function: Caution in patients with kidney disease, use strictly not recommended in severe kidney disease
  • Effects on liver function: Caution in patients with liver disease, use strictly not recommended in severe liver disease
  • Quick Tips:
    • Relieves pain and inflammation
    • May cause fewer stomach problems than other NSAIDs
    • May cause dizziness and fatigue
    • Avoid alcohol consumption
    • Regular blood pressure monitoring required
    • Inform doctor about medical history

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