Arocoxia 90mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
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
๐ arocoxia 90mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute gouty arthritis, dental pain, dysmenorrhea.
Off-label uses: Acute pain, migraine, cancer pain.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Etoricoxib |
| Brand Name | Arixib 90 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Edinburgh Pharmaceuticals |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | NSAID's -Selective COX-2 Inhibitors |
| Route of Administration | Oral. |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture and light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Selective inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), reducing prostaglandin synthesis.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take arocoxia 90mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of arocoxia 90mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Nausea
- Edema
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- GI bleeding
- Peptic ulcer
- Cardiovascular thrombotic events
- Hypertension
- Renal failure
- Hepatotoxicity
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Anaphylaxis
- Pancreatitis
- Interstitial nephritis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Aspirin
- Methotrexate
- Lithium
- ACE inhibitors
- Diuretics
โก Moderate Interactions
- CYP2C9 inhibitors (e.g., fluconazole)
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole)
- Corticosteroids
- SSRIs
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Cimetidine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food delays absorption but does not affect extent.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased risk of GI bleeding.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ 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.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, liver function, blood pressure, signs of GI bleeding, cardiovascular events.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in breast milk.
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive care; no specific antidote; consider gastric lavage if recent ingestion.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless almost time for next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
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