Etoricoxib 90 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 360.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Etoricoxib |
| Company | Pristine pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Acute gouty arthritis
- Pain relief from dental surgery
Pharmacology
- Potent COX-2 inhibitor
- Orally active
- Inhibition of prostaglandin-mediated functions
- Selective inhibition of COX-2
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended daily doses for different conditions
- Possibility of dose increase for efficacy
- Limitation on duration and maximum daily dose
- Need for periodic re-evaluation of need for symptomatic relief
Interactions
- Interaction with oral anticoagulants
- Potential reduction in effect of diuretics and antihypertensive drugs
- Compatibility with low-dose acetylsalicylic acid
- Potential nephrotoxic effect with ciclosporin and tacrolimus
- Impact on lithium plasma levels
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients
- Active peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
- Adverse reactions to acetylsalicylic acid or NSAIDs including COX-2 inhibitors
- Pregnancy, lactation, severe hepatic dysfunction
- Estimated renal creatinine clearance <30 ml/min
- Inflammatory bowel disease, congestive heart failure
- Uncontrolled hypertension, established ischemic heart disease
Side Effects
- Palpitation, fatigue, influenza-like symptoms
- Ecchymosis, dry mouth, taste disturbance
- Atrial fibrillation, transient ischemic attack
- Anxiety, impaired mental acuity, 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 in elderly and at-risk patients for gastrointestinal complications
- Careful consideration for patients with significant cardiovascular risk factors
- Risk of impaired renal function, caution in cardiac and edema patients
- Monitoring of liver function, discontinuation upon hypersensitivity signs
- Potential impact on fever and inflammation, caution with oral anticoagulants
Overdose Effects
No significant toxicity observed up to 500 mg single dose and 150 mg/day for 21 days
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 URL: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-446-etoricoxib-chemical-structure-nEkDifKyFxQ9fjJEG7TQ.svg
Common Questions
- Etoricoxib 90 mg Tablet:
- Description: Selective COX-2 inhibitor for pain and inflammation relief
- Duration of Effect: 20-24 hours
- Onset of Action: 1-2 hours, faster without food
- Pregnancy Warnings: Not recommended for pregnant women
- Habit Forming: No reported tendencies
- Breast-feeding Warnings: Not recommended for breast-feeding women
- Safe with Alcohol: Unsafe to consume with alcohol
- Safe to Drive: May affect alertness, avoid driving
- Affect on Kidney Function: Caution and possible dose adjustment
- Affect on Liver Function: Caution and possible dose adjustment
- Quick Tips:
- Helps relieve pain and inflammation
- May cause fewer stomach problems compared to other NSAIDs
- May cause 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 for pregnant or breastfeeding women