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Etoricoxib Tablet is a prescription medicine. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Joint Pain are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Etoricoxib Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Etoricoxib Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Etoricoxib Tablet are Nausea or vomiting, Heartburn, Gastritis. Some other side effects of Etoricoxib Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Etoricoxib Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Etoricoxib Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Etoricoxib Tablet related warnings talks about Etoricoxib Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Etoricoxib Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Etoricoxib Tablet in conditions like Liver Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Kidney Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Etoricoxib Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Etoricoxib Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Etoricoxib Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Etoricoxib Tablet 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.
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Is the use of Etoricoxib Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Etoricoxib should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Etoricoxib Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Etoricoxib may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Etoricoxib Tablet on the Kidneys?
Etoricoxib can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Etoricoxib Tablet on the Liver?
Etoricoxib may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Etoricoxib Tablet on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Etoricoxib. 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.
Etoricoxib Tablet 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 Etoricoxib Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Etoricoxib Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Etoricoxib Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Etoricoxib Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Etoricoxib Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Etoricoxib Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Etoricoxib Tablet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Etoricoxib Tablet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Etoricoxib Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Etoricoxib Tablet with alcohol.
Etoricoxib comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day but taken in empty stomach work faster. So, take it without food if you need quick relief from pain. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, heart problem, kidney problem, and stomach ulcer.
Etoricoxib works by blocking the action of prostaglandins which is responsible for inflammations (swellings) in our body. This helps to relieve temporary painful inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It also acts as analgesic which relieves pain.
Yes, Etoricoxib can cause drowsiness. It is common side effects of this drug. However, if you are taking this drug and feeling drowsy, then you are recommended not to drive or use heavy machinery. Please consult your doctor if you experience any unwanted side- effects.
Yes, Etoricoxib 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.
No, Etoricoxib is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because Etoricoxib can cause severe intestinal bleeding, severe allergic reaction, and severe stomach problem. Hence patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 206