Biocib 120mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is biocib 120mg tablet used for?
Biocib 120mg Tablet contains Etoricoxib, a COX-2 selective NSAID used to relieve pain and inflammation in conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and acute gouty arthritis. It works by blocking the enzyme COX-2, which reduces prostaglandins that cause pain and swelling.
- Generic Name: Etoricoxib
- Manufacturer: Biotic Healthcare
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ biocib 120mg 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 | Biotic Healthcare |
| 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 biocib 120mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of biocib 120mg 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 |
| Diuretics | Moderate | Reduced diuretic effect |
| ACE Inhibitors | Moderate | Reduced antihypertensive 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.