Ratirex 90 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (4 x 10: ৳ 480.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Etoricoxib |
| Company | Biogen pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Ratirex 90 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmacology
- NSAID
Indications
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Acute gouty arthritis
- Dental surgery pain
Pharmacology
- COX-2 specific inhibitor
- Prostaglandin synthesis inhibition
- Decreased potential for GI toxicity
- Decreased effects on platelet aggregation
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended doses for different conditions
- Short-term treatment for dental surgery pain
- Need for re-evaluation of therapy
Interaction
- With oral anticoagulants
- With diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and Angiotensin II Antagonists
- With acetylsalicylic acid
- With ciclosporin and tacrolimus
- With lithium
- Take without regard to meals
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Active peptic ulceration or GI bleeding
- Bronchospasm or allergic-type reactions
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Severe hepatic dysfunction
- Estimated renal creatinine clearance
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Congestive heart failure
- Hypertension
- Established cardiovascular diseases
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
- Excretion in human milk
- Not for breastfeeding women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution for patients at risk of GI complications
- Consideration for patients with cardiovascular risk factors
- Monitoring of renal function
- Caution in patients with cardiac failure or hypertension
- Monitoring for liver dysfunction
- Discontinuation in case of hypersensitivity
- May mask fever and signs of inflammation
- Caution when co-administering with warfarin or other oral anticoagulants
Overdose Effects
- Single and multiple dose toxicity
- Usual supportive measures in case of overdose
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
Duration of Effect
- Average duration of 20-24 hours
Onset of Action
- Can be observed within 1-2 hours of administration
Pregnancy Warnings
- Consult doctor before use in pregnant women
Habit Forming
- No habit-forming tendencies reported
Breastfeeding Warnings
- Not recommended for breastfeeding mothers
- Consult doctor before use
Safe with Alcohol
- Unsafe to consume with alcohol
Safe to Drive
- May affect alertness
- Patient must avoid driving
Kidney Function
- Caution in patients with kidney disease
- Strictly not recommended in severe kidney disease
Liver Function
- Caution in patients with liver disease
- Strictly not recommended in severe liver disease
Quick Tips
- Ratirex helps relieve pain and inflammation
- May cause fewer stomach problems compared to other NSAIDs
- May cause dizziness and fatigue
- Do not consume alcohol while on treatment
- Regularly monitor blood pressure during treatment
- Inform doctor of medical history before use