cox 60mg tablet
What is cox 60mg tablet used for?
Arixib 90 Tablet (Etoricoxib) is used to treat PAIN ANALGESICS. It contains Etoricoxib (60mg), which Selective inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), reducing prostaglandin synthes. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Etoricoxib
- Manufacturer: Race Pharmaceuticals pvt ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ cox 60mg 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 | Race Pharmaceuticals pvt ltd |
| 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 cox 60mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of cox 60mg 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 | Major | Increased risk of GI ulceration and bleeding |
| Methotrexate | Major | Increased methotrexate toxicity |
| Lithium | Major | Increased lithium levels and toxicity |
| ACE inhibitors | Major | Reduced antihypertensive effect |
| Diuretics | Major | Reduced diuretic effect and increased risk of renal impairment |
| Fluconazole | Moderate | Increased etoricoxib levels |
| Ketoconazole | Moderate | Increased etoricoxib levels |
| Corticosteroids | Moderate | Increased risk of GI ulceration |
| SSRIs | Moderate | Increased risk of bleeding |
| Antacids | Minor | Slight decrease in absorption |
| Cimetidine | Minor | No significant interaction |
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.
โญ User Reviews
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.