Arcoxia 90 mg 28 tablets:
Etoricoxib 90 mg tablets belong to the category of analgesics and antipyretics.
How Arcoxia - etoricoxib works:
- Etoricoxib is an NSAID that acts as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic for the treatment of many diseases.
- Etoricoxib is a selective inhibitor of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), the enzyme responsible for the synthesis of prostaglandins, which are an integral part and major cause of pain and inflammation.
Uses of Arcoxia 90 mg:
- Etoricoxib helps reduce pain and swelling (inflammation) in the joints and muscles of people 16 years of age and older with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and gout.
- Etoricoxib is also used for the short-term treatment of moderate pain after dental surgery in people 16 years of age or older.
How to use Arcoxia 90 mg tablets:
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Dosages may change from patient to patient based on your age, medical condition, and whether you are taking other medications.
- Continue to take your medication for as long as your doctor tells you to.
- There are different concentrations available for this medicinal product and depending on your condition, your doctor will prescribe the appropriate concentration for you.
- The recommended dose is one tablet daily or as directed by your doctor
- Etoricoxib is intended for adults only; Not for use in children.
- Doses may be changed in special circumstances, so always follow your doctor or pharmacist's instructions.
- If you take more medicine than you should, talk to your doctor or go to hospital straight away.
- If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose.
- Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a missed dose.
Warnings and precautions:
Before using this medicine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist if:
- You have a history of stomach bleeding or ulcers.
- You are dehydrated, for example due to a prolonged bout of vomiting or diarrhoea.
- You have swelling due to fluid retention.
- You have a history of heart failure, or any other form of heart disease.
- You have a history of high blood pressure.
- You have any history of liver or kidney disease.
- You are suffering from an infection. This medication can suppress or mask fever, which is a sign of infection
- You have diabetes, high cholesterol, or are a smoker. It can increase the risk of heart disease.
- I was a woman trying to get pregnant.
- You are over 65 years old.
- You are taking, have recently taken, or may be taking any other medicines, including over-the-counter medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and nutritional supplements.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby
child.
side effects:
Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may report:
- Hypertension.
- pain in chest.
- Dizziness.
- Vomiting.
- Collywobbles.
- Headache.
- Muscle stiffness.
- holding.
the components:
- Etoricoxib 90 mg tablets.