arocoxia 90mg tablet - Etoricoxib (90mg) medicine

Arocoxia 90mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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๐Ÿญ Edinburgh Pharmaceuticals ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 22, 2026
โš ๏ธ Hepatotoxicity Risk ๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is arocoxia 90mg tablet used for?

Arocoxia 90mg Tablet contains Etoricoxib, a COX-2 inhibitor that reduces pain and inflammation by blocking prostaglandin production. It is used for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute gout, and dental pain. Take as directed, usually once daily, with or without food.

  • Generic Name: Etoricoxib
  • Manufacturer: Edinburgh Pharmaceuticals
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: A
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The Indian pharmaceutical market is expected to reach $130 billion by 2030.

๐Ÿ’Š arocoxia 90mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute gouty arthritis, dental pain, dysmenorrhea.

Off-label uses: Acute pain, migraine, cancer pain.

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Etoricoxib
Brand NameArixib 90 Tablet
ManufacturerEdinburgh Pharmaceuticals
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassPAIN ANALGESICS
Action ClassNSAID's -Selective COX-2 Inhibitors
Route of AdministrationOral.
StorageStore at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture and light.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionWell absorbed orally; peak plasma concentration achieved in 1 hour.
DistributionExtensively distributed; crosses placenta and enters breast milk.
Protein Binding92% bound to plasma proteins.
MetabolismHepatic metabolism via CYP2C9, CYP3A4, and CYP2D6; forms inactive metabolites.
Half-LifeApproximately 22 hours.
ExcretionPrimarily excreted in urine as metabolites; less than 1% unchanged.
Bioavailability100% oral bioavailability.
Onset of ActionWithin 1 hour.
Peak Plasma Time1 hour.
Duration of ActionUp to 24 hours.

How It Works

Selective inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), reducing prostaglandin synthesis.

Mechanism Steps

1Etoricoxib selectively binds to COX-2 enzyme.
2Inhibits conversion of arachidonic acid to prostaglandin H2.
3Reduces synthesis of prostaglandins (PGE2, PGI2) involved in inflammation and pain.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take arocoxia 90mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

๐ŸŒ… Morning โœ… โ˜€๏ธ Afternoon โŒ ๐ŸŒ† Evening โœ… ๐ŸŒ™ Night โŒ

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of arocoxia 90mg tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhea
  • Dyspepsia
  • Nausea
  • Edema

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • GI bleeding
  • Peptic ulcer
  • Cardiovascular thrombotic events
  • Hypertension
  • Renal failure
  • Hepatotoxicity

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Pancreatitis
  • Interstitial nephritis

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Warfarin Major Increased bleeding risk
Aspirin Moderate Increased risk of gastrointestinal ulcers
Lithium Moderate Increased lithium levels and toxicity
ACE Inhibitors Moderate Reduced antihypertensive effect
Diuretics Moderate Reduced diuretic effect

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Warfarin
  • Aspirin
  • Methotrexate
  • Lithium
  • ACE inhibitors
  • Diuretics

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • CYP2C9 inhibitors (e.g., fluconazole)
  • CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole)
  • Corticosteroids
  • SSRIs

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Antacids
  • Cimetidine

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

Food delays absorption but does not affect extent.

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

Increased risk of GI bleeding.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Moderate
Kidney
Moderate
Heart
High
Pregnancy
Category A

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, active peptic ulcer, severe hepatic impairment, severe renal impairment, pregnancy (third trimester), history of asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or NSAIDs.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Renal function, liver function, blood pressure, signs of GI bleeding, cardiovascular events.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Not recommended; excreted in breast milk.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Symptomatic and supportive care; no specific antidote; consider gastric lavage if recent ingestion.

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered unless almost time for next dose; do not double dose.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

โญ User Reviews

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

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