Parecoxib

Parecoxib is an analgesic belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Parecoxib is a prodrug of valdecoxib, used for the short-term treatment of acute post-operative pain.

Brands

Adult Dose

Dose: 40 mg
Single Dose: 40 (40)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: IV/IM
Instructions: THis initial dose is followed by 20-40 mg every 6-12 hours.

Neonatal

Paedriatic

Characteristics

. The Molecular Weight of Parecoxib is 370.42.

Contraindications

Parecoxib is contraindicated in conditions like Congestive heart failure,Lepromatous lepra reactions.

Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Parecoxib are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Pruritus, Bradycardia, Hypotension, Hypokalemia, Respiratory insufficiency, Hypertension, Cerebrovascular disorders, Postoperative anemia, Back pain, Increased BUN, Hypoesthesia, Alveolar osteitis.

Indications

'Parecoxib is primarily indicated in conditions like Short-term management of acute postoperative pain, Ulcerative colitis and crohn''s disease.'

Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Parecoxib was found.

Interfrence

Risks

If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Storage

Warnings

Dehydration; following coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

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