Patients with liver illness should use this medication with caution; a dosage change may be required.
Use with caution if you have kidney disease.
Refrain from consuming alcohol while using this medication.
May make you drowsy or dizzy.
Avoid going through the third trimester; speak with a doctor.
Consult your doctor before using this medication while breastfeeding.
Etoricoxib is an NSAID that acts by interfering the chemical release from the brain which acts as a messenger responsible to cause inflammation and pain.
An unpleasant sensation that can vary in strength, location, and duration is called pain. The immune system's reaction to an injury or infection is known as inflammation, and it is typified by the body producing more white blood cells and antibodies, swelling, and fluid buildup.
Etoricoxib belongs to the selective COX-2 inhibitor class of drugs and may be associated with an increased risk of coronary and cerebrovascular thrombotic events, heart failure, hypertension, and oedema (compared with placebo and some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
Etoricoxib should be used only for the acute painful period. The recommended dose is 120 mg once a day which should only be used for the acute painful period, limited to a maximum of 8 days treatment. The recommended dose is 90 mg once daily, limited to a maximum of 3 days treatment.
Pain relief has been observed after about 4 hours of starting Retoz. Full effect may take a little longer and may vary from person to person.
You need to take Retoz as long as your doctor recommends to take it. For dental pain, it is usually prescribed for 3 days, but if it is being used for acute pain conditions then it should be given as long as pain lasts and not exceeding 8 days. Usually for arthritis it is prescribed for long-term use, which may vary from person to person.
People with impaired kidney function or with severe heart failure or severe liver problems (liver cirrhosis) needs to be careful while taking Retoz since the medicine can further impair the function. Uncommon side effects of Retoz related to kidneys include proteins in urine, serum creatinine increased, and kidney failure.
High dose diclofenac or etoricoxib were the most effective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) for treating pain and function. They were superior to other commonly used NSAIDs such as ibuprofen. Paracetamol, when used alone, had no meaningful effect on pain symptoms.
In some patients Retoz causes sleepiness, feeling of spinning (vertigo), and dizziness. If one experiences these symptoms then driving or operating machinery should be avoided.
Conclusions: Etoricoxib is clinically effective in the therapy of osteoarthritis providing a magnitude of effect comparable to that of the maximum recommended daily dose of diclofenac. The onset of clinical benefit with etoricoxib on day one is more rapid than that of diclofenac.
A study has found that treating chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients with specific inhibitors such as Arcoxia, Celebrex, Vioxx, and Prexige could induce renal function alterations and electrolyte deregulation.
Take Retoz exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Retoz can be taken with or without food. Taking the medicine without food can enhance the working of the medicine. Furthermore, do not exceed the dose recommended by your doctor.
Yes, Retoz is a pain killer. It helps to reduce pain and inflammation in the joints and muscles due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and gout. It is also used to relieve dental pain after dental surgery.
Folitrax 10 tablet contains methotrexate, as an active ingredient. It belongs to a class of medicines called antimetabolites. It is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and severe skin condit.
Aspirin can be taken in low doses when you are using it for prevention of stroke and heart attack. You should not stop low-dose aspirin without talking to your doctor. It is advised that while taking Retoz you should not take high doses of aspirin and other anti-inflammatory medicines, as they may increase your risk of stomach ulcers.
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.
Etoricoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant.
For most older adults, the safest oral OTC painkiller for daily or frequent use is acetaminophen (brand name Tylenol), provided you are careful to not exceed a total dose of 3,000mg per day. Acetaminophen is usually called paracetamol outside the U.S.
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.
Taking Retoz with birth control pills and hormonal replacement therapy may increase the chances of side effects. Hence, consult the doctor who will suggest an alternative method of birth control.
Based on the research to date, it appears that naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox) may be less risky than other NSAIDs. Aspirin cousins. Consider trying cousins of aspirin called nonacetylated salicylates. These include salsalate (Disalcid) and trisalicylate (Trilisate).
The United States Food and Drugs Administration (USFDA)s arthritis advisory committee has rejected Mercks Arcoxia (etoricoxib) in the US for its side-effects such as heart attack.
Important information to know about etoricoxib ️ The most common side effects are stomach ache, indigestion, wind, feeling sick, diarrhoea, constipation, headache, feeling tired or dizzy, wheezing, palpitations and increased blood pressure.
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