Powercox 90 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Etoricoxib |
| Company | Chemist laboratories ltd |
Indications
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Acute gouty arthritis
- Dental surgery pain
Pharmacology
Etoricoxib is a potent, orally active cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) specific inhibitor
Dosage & Administration
- Osteoarthritis: 30 mg once daily
- Rheumatoid arthritis: 90 mg once daily
- Ankylosing spondylitis: 90 mg once daily
- Acute gouty arthritis: 120 mg once daily
- Postoperative dental surgery pain: 90 mg once daily
Interactions
- Oral anticoagulants
- Diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and Angiotensin II Antagonists
- Acetylsalicylic Acid
- Ciclosporin and tacrolimus
- Lithium
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Active peptic ulceration
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Severe hepatic dysfunction
- Renal impairment
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Congestive heart failure
- Hypertension
- Ischaemic heart disease
- Peripheral arterial disease
- Cerebrovascular disease
Side Effects
- Palpitation
- Fatigue
- Influenza-like symptoms
- Dry mouth
- Taste disturbance
- Atrial fibrillation
- Chest pain
- Anxiety
- Myalgia and arthralgia
Pregnancy & Lactation
Not recommended during conception and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Gastrointestinal complication: Caution in high-risk patients
- Cardiovascular events: Careful consideration in patients with significant risk factors
- Renal function: Monitoring recommended
- Hepatic dysfunction: Careful monitoring
- Hypersensitivity: Discontinue at first sign
- Fever and inflammation: Caution when co-administering with anticoagulants
Overdose Effects
Usual supportive measures
Therapeutic Class
Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
Store below 30°C, protect from light & moisture
Chemical Structure
Molecular Formula: C18H15ClN2O2S
Common Questions
- What is it?: Selective COX-2 inhibitor
- Uses: Symptomatic relief of Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis
- Duration of Effect: 20-24 hours
- Onset of Action: 1-2 hours, faster without food
- Pregnancy warnings: Consult doctor
- Habit forming: No
- Breast-feeding warnings: Not recommended, consult doctor
- Safe with alcohol: Unsafe
- Impact on driving: May affect alertness
- Impact on kidney function: Caution in kidney disease
- Impact on liver function: Caution in liver disease
- Quick Tips:
- Relieves pain and inflammation
- May cause dizziness and fatigue
- Regular blood pressure monitoring recommended