Etoricoxib 120 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 14.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 280.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 140.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Etoricoxib |
| Company | Pristine pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Acute gouty arthritis
- Moderate pain associated with dental surgery
Pharmacology
- Potent COX-2 specific inhibitor
- Orally active
- Selective inhibition of COX-2
- Decreased potential for GI toxicity
- Decreased effects on platelet aggregation
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended doses for different conditions
- Adult and adolescent over 16 years
- Short-term treatment for dental surgery pain
- Need for re-evaluation of symptomatic relief and therapy response
Interaction
- Interaction with oral anticoagulants
- Effect on diuretics and antihypertensive drugs
- Concomitant use with acetylsalicylic acid
- Possible effects on ciclosporin, tacrolimus, and lithium
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients
- Active peptic ulceration or GI bleeding
- Bronchospasm or allergic-type reactions to NSAIDs
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Severe hepatic and renal dysfunction
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Congestive heart failure
- Hypertension and cardiovascular diseases
Side Effects
- Palpitation
- Fatigue
- Influenza-like symptoms
- Ecchymosis
- Dry mouth
- Taste disturbance
- Atrial fibrillation
- Chest pain
- Anxiety
- Myalgia and arthralgia
- Confusion and hallucinations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended in women attempting to conceive
- Excretion in lactating rats
- Advice against breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients at risk of GI complications
- Consideration for cardiovascular risk factors
- Monitoring of renal function
- Exercise caution in patients with cardiac and liver conditions
- Discontinuation at the first appearance of hypersensitivity
- Potential masking of fever and inflammation
Overdose Effects
- No significant toxicity observed
- Usual supportive measures recommended
Therapeutic Class
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
- Temperature and moisture guidelines
- Protection from light
- 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