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Etrik is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Joint Pain are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Etrik have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Etrik depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Etrik also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Heartburn, Gastritis. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Etrik as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Etrik are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Etrik's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Etrik's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Etrik is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Etrik contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Etrik have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Etrik is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Etrik 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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Is the use of Etrik safe for pregnant women?
Etrik 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 Etrik safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Etrik. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Etrik on the Kidneys?
Etrik 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 Etrik on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Etrik. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Etrik only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Etrik on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Etrik. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Etrik 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 Etrik unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Etrik habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Etrik is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Etrik does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Etrik should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Etrik is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Etrik
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Etrik and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Etrik
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Etrik and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Etrik 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.
No, Etrik is not safe for diabetic patient's, the drug may increase the risk of heart disease. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine, if you are diabetic.
Etrik 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.
Etrik 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.
It is recommended to avoid taking Etrik with ibuprofen because both belong to the same category which may increase the risk of side effects associated with the GIT (Gastrointestinal tract). Hence you must consult a doctor before taking these two medicines together.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 206