Nucoxia is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet,Gel. It is typically used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Joint Pain. Secondary and off-label uses of Nucoxia have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Nucoxia. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Nucoxia are Nausea or vomiting, Heartburn, Gastritis. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Nucoxia can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Nucoxia go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Nucoxia is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Nucoxia related warnings talks about Nucoxia's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Nucoxia since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Nucoxia are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Nucoxia may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Nucoxia, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Nucoxia is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nucoxia is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Nucoxia safe for pregnant women?
Nucoxia shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Nucoxia safe during breastfeeding?
Nucoxia should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Nucoxia on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Nucoxia. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Nucoxia on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Nucoxia. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Nucoxia on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Nucoxia. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Nucoxia should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nucoxia unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nucoxia habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Nucoxia has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Nucoxia does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Nucoxia only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Nucoxia is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Nucoxia
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Nucoxia together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nucoxia
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Nucoxia with alcohol will be.
Yes, Nucoxia can cause weight fluctuation (weight gain and loss). It is uncommon side effects of this drug. Few people may experience this effect after consuming this drug. People should monitor their weight, eat healthily and include at least 30 mins of exercising in a day. In spite of all efforts if you experience weight gain then discuss with your doctor.
Nucoxia is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to consume this medicine if you don't require it.
Yes, Nucoxia can cause nausea & vomiting. It is a common side of this drug. However, if you experience severe nausea & vomiting after consuming this drug then do not hesitate to inform a doctor without further delay.
Take Nucoxia as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed.
Yes, Nucoxia can cause kidney problem. It is uncommon side effects of this drug. Few people may experience kidney malfunctioning ranging from slight to moderate. You are recommended to get your kidney function test (KFT) done periodically when taking this drug. Do not hesitate to discuss with your doctor if you are in doubt.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 206