Vericox 90 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (4 x 10: ৳ 480.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Etoricoxib |
| Company | Veritas pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Acute gouty arthritis
- Moderate pain associated with dental surgery
Pharmacology
- Potent COX-2 specific inhibitor
- Orally active
- Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
- Decreased potential for gastrointestinal toxicity
- Dose-dependent inhibition of COX-2
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended doses for different conditions
- Use in adults and adolescents over 16 years
- Short-term treatment for dental surgery pain
- Need for re-evaluation of therapy periodically
Interaction
- With oral anticoagulants
- Effect on diuretics and antihypertensive drugs
- Concomitant use with acetylsalicylic acid
- Potential interaction with ciclosporin, tacrolimus, and lithium
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to active substance or excipients
- Active peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
- Hypersensitivity reactions to acetylsalicylic acid or NSAIDs
- Pregnancy, lactation, severe hepatic dysfunction, estimated renal creatinine clearance <30 ml/min, children and adolescents under 16 years, inflammatory bowel disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension, established ischemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, cerebrovascular disease
Side Effects
- Palpitation
- Fatigue
- Influenza-like symptoms
- Ecchymosis
- Dry mouth
- Taste disturbance
- Mouth ulcer
- Atrial fibrillation
- Chest pain
- Flushing
- Cough
- Dyspnoea
- Epistaxis
- Anxiety
- Impaired mental acuity
- Paraesthesia
- Electrolyte disturbance
- Myalgia
- Arthralgia
- Confusion
- Hallucinations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for women attempting to conceive
- Excretion in lactating rats
- Not recommended for breastfeeding women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution for patients at risk of gastrointestinal complications with NSAIDs
- Consideration for patients with significant risk factors for cardiovascular events
- Potential impact on renal function and blood flow
- Caution for patients with history of cardiac failure, left ventricular dysfunction, hypertension, or pre-existing edema
- Monitoring of liver function, discontinuation at signs of hepatic insufficiency, caution for skin rash and mucosal lesions
- Potential masking of fever and inflammation, caution with co-administration of warfarin or other oral anticoagulants
Overdose Effects
- No significant toxicity observed with single or multiple doses
- Usual supportive measures for overdose
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
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C18H15ClN2O2S
- Chemical Structure Image: (Link to image)
Common Questions about Vericox 90 mg Tablet
- Duration of effect
- Onset of action
- Pregnancy warnings
- Habit forming tendencies
- Breastfeeding warnings
- Safety with alcohol
- Safety to drive
- Effect on kidney and liver function
- Quick tips for usage
Therapeutic Target
Selective COX-2 inhibitor
Duration of Effect
20-24 hours
Onset of Action
1-2 hours of administration
Habit Forming
No
Safety with Alcohol
Unsafe
Effect on Driving Ability
May affect alertness, patient must avoid driving
Effect on Kidney and Liver Function
Caution and dose adjustment needed for patients with kidney or liver disease
Quick Tips
- Relieves pain and inflammation
- May cause fewer stomach problems compared to other NSAIDs
- Caution for dizziness and fatigue
- Avoid alcohol consumption
- Regular blood pressure monitoring
- Inform doctor about medical history
- Regular liver function tests during long-term treatment
- Not recommended during pregnancy, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding