What are the side effects of etoricoxib 90 mg?
Etoricoxib contains sodium:
| System Organ Class | Adverse Reactions | Frequency Category* |
|---|---|---|
| cough, dyspnoea, epistaxis | Uncommon | |
| Gastrointestinal disorders | abdominal pain | Very common |
| Constipation, flatulence, gastritis, heartburn/acid reflux, diarrhea, dyspepsia/epigastric discomfort, nausea, vomiting, oesophagitis, oral ulcer | Common |
What is etoricoxib 90 mg?
Etoricoxib helps to reduce the 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.
Can etoricoxib damage kidneys?
Even a short duration of treatment with the new COX-2 inhibitor etoricoxib may have the potential to precipitate renal failure and life-threatening hyperkalemia when administered to selected patients.
Is etoricoxib safe to use?
Conclusion: Etoricoxib can be considered a safe molecule for those patients with previous adverse reactions to NSAIDs.
How safe is etoricoxib?
Results: Oral challenge with etoricoxib was well tolerated in 97% of the patients. Only 2 systemic reactions were reported during the challenge test. Conclusion: Etoricoxib can be considered a safe molecule for those patients with previous adverse reactions to NSAIDs.
Should I take etoricoxib at night?
Dosage of Arcoxia and how do to take it Arcoxia tablets should be taken once a day, preferably at the same time each day. You can take your tablet either with or without food, but if you take it without food it may start to work faster.
Is etoricoxib banned in India?
Of the Cox II drugs, which include etoricoxib, celecoxib, valdecoxib and parecoxib, two drugs – rofecoxib (Merck’s Vioxx) and valdecoxib (Pfizer’s Bextra) – are already banned by leading drug regulators, including in India.