Etoshine 120 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 14.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 420.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 140.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Etoricoxib |
| Company | Sun pharmaceutical bangladesh ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Acute gouty arthritis
- Pain associated with dental surgery
Pharmacology
- Potent orally active COX-2 specific inhibitor
- Inhibition of prostaglandin-mediated pain, inflammation, and fever
- Selective inhibition of COX-2
- Decreased potential for GI toxicity
Dosage and administration
- Recommended doses for different conditions
- Potential need for increased dose for insufficient relief
Interaction
- Interaction with oral anticoagulants
- Reduction of effect of diuretics and antihypertensive drugs
- Concomitant use with low-dose acetylsalicylic acid
- Potential interaction with ciclosporin, tacrolimus, and lithium
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to active substance or excipients
- Active peptic ulceration or GI bleeding
- History of allergic-type reactions to NSAIDs
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Severe hepatic dysfunction
- Estimated renal creatinine clearance < 30 ml/min
Side effects
- Palpitation
- Fatigue
- Influenza-like symptoms
- Dry mouth
- Taste disturbance
- Chest pain
- Cough
- Electrolyte disturbance
- Myalgia
- Arthralgia
- Confusion
- Hallucinations
Pregnancy and lactation
- Not recommended for women attempting to conceive
- Excretion in human milk and lactating rats
Precautions and warnings
- Caution with patients at risk of GI complications
- Careful consideration for patients with cardiovascular risk factors
- Potential reduction in prostaglandin formation and renal blood flow
- Caution with history of cardiac failure, edema, or liver dysfunction
- Monitoring of renal and hepatic function
- Discontinuation at first sign of hypersensitivity
Overdose effects
- Lack of significant toxicity in specified doses
- Employment of usual supportive measures in case of overdose
Therapeutic class
Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage conditions
Store at temperature below 30°C, protect from light and 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
Commonly asked questions
- What is Etoshine 120mg Tablet: Selective COX-2 inhibitor for pain, inflammation, and fever relief
- Uses of Etoshine 120mg Tablet: Relief of Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis
- Duration of effect of Etoshine 120mg Tablet: 20-24 hours
- Onset of action of Etoshine 120mg Tablet: 1-2 hours, faster on empty stomach
- Pregnancy warnings of Etoshine 120mg Tablet: Not recommended, consult doctor
- Habit forming of Etoshine 120mg Tablet: No habit forming tendencies reported
- Breast feeding warnings of Etoshine 120mg Tablet: Not recommended, consult doctor
- Safety with alcohol: Unsafe to consume with alcohol
- Safety to drive while on this medicine: May affect patient's alertness, avoid driving
- Effect on kidney function: Caution and dose adjustment in kidney disease
- Effect on liver function: Caution and dose adjustment in liver disease
- Quick tips:
- Helps relieve pain and inflammation
- May cause fewer stomach problems compared to other NSAIDs
- May cause dizziness and fatigue, avoid activities requiring concentration
- Avoid alcohol consumption
- Regular blood pressure monitoring
- Inform doctor about medical history
- Regular blood tests during long-term treatment
- Not recommended for pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding