Orotex 90 mg 14 tablets:
- Etoricoxib belongs to a class of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This class works by inhibiting the action of an enzyme called cyclooxygenase, which is responsible for manufacturing substances in the body that cause inflammation and pain.
- This medicine is characterized by being a selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, which makes it have a pain-relieving, anti-fever, and anti-inflammatory effect without causing any side effects that harm the stomach, unlike most painkillers.
Uses of Orotex:
- Acute pain.
- Rheumatic spondylitis or ankylosing spondylitis.
- Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
- Juvenile arthritis.
- Treatment of osteoarthritis.
Contraindications for the use of Orotex:
- Hypersensitivity to the drug or any of its components.
- Stomach ulcers.
- Inflammatory bowel.
- Patients who have undergone open heart surgery.
- Cases of bronchial asthma.
- Hypertension.
- Congestive heart failure.
- Arterial diseases.
- Children under 16 years old.
- It is prohibited to use this medicine during pregnancy, as well as during breastfeeding. It can pass through the mammary glands and reach the infant, causing health damage.
Warnings and precautions:
Orotex should be used with caution and under the supervision of a doctor in the following cases:
- Liver disorders.
- Kidney disorders.
- Having a history of heart problems, such as a heart attack.
- The presence of disorders that may affect the health of the heart and coronary arteries, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
Orotex drug interactions:
- Other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen.
- Lithium.
- Oral contraceptives.
- Methotrexate.
- Hormonal therapy.
- Warfarin.
- Diuretics.
How to use Orotex:
- Do not exceed the doses permitted by your doctor.
- It should not be used for long periods; It may cause kidney disorders.
- You must stop using the medication immediately if any serious side effects appear.
- This medication should be taken after food with plenty of water.
the components:
- Coated tablets contain etoricoxib as the active ingredient.