Etoricoxib

Etoricoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs). Etoricoxib is a selective inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenase-2 and is used for the symptomatic relief of pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and acute gout.

Brands

Starcox Etoricox ARCOX Etoxib

Adult Dose

Dose: 60 mg
Single Dose: 60 (60)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions: For Arthritis, osteoarthritis

Neonatal

Paedriatic

Characteristics

. The Molecular Weight of Etoricoxib is 358.84.

Contraindications

Etoricoxib is contraindicated in conditions like Uncontrolled hypertension.

Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Etoricoxib are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Vertigo, Headache, Drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Fever, Depression, Hypersensitivity, Angioedema, GI bleeding, Peptic ulteration.

Indications

Etoricoxib is primarily indicated in conditions like Acute gout, Ankylosing spondylitis, Muscle relaxation (rapid onset, short duration), Rheumatic arthritis.

Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Etoricoxib was found.

Interfrence

Risks

Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and Neonates.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

Store Below 30°C.

Warnings

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