Coxit Tablet

Etoricoxib
60MG
Siddhartha Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
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Retail Price 11.16 NPR

Indications

Coxit Tablet is used for: Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Gout

Adult Dose

Oral Osteoarthritis Adult: 30 mg once daily, increased to 60 mg once daily if needed. Ankylosing spondylitis; Rheumatoid arthritis Adult: 90 mg once daily. Acute gout Adult: 120 mg once daily. Max duration: 8 days. Hepatic impairment: Mild (Child-Pugh score of 5-6): 60 mg once daily. Moderate (Child-Pugh 7-9): Max 60 mg every other day or 30 mg once daily. Severe (Child-Pugh >10): Avoid.

Child Dose

Child: <16 yr Contraindicated.

Renal Dose

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contra Indications

Inflammatory bowel disease, severe congestive heart failure, active peptic ulceration, cerebrovascular disease, CrCL <30 ml/min; lactation. Children and adolescent < 16 yr.

Precautions

Allergic disorders, coagulation defects; history of cardiac failure, left ventricular dysfunction, hypertension, or in patients with oedema due to other reasons; elderly, renal, cardiac or hepatic impairment. Withdraw treatment if GI lesions develop; caution when admin to dehydrated patients. Regular BP monitoring is advisable. May mask fever and other signs of infection. Pregnancy.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

May increase INR w/ oral anticoagulants. May decrease effects of ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II antagonist and diuretics. May increase lithium plasma concentrations. May reduce plasma levels w/ rifampicin. Increased serum concentrations of ethinylestradiol.

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Etoricoxib : GI disorders; ischemic cardiac events; hypersensitivity reactions, headache, dizziness, nervousness, depression, drowsiness, insomnia, vertigo, tinnitus, photosensitivity; blood disorders, fluid retention, hypertension; dry mouth, taste disturbance, mouth ulcers; appetite and wt changes; chest pain, fatigue, paraesthesia, influenza-like syndrome, myalgia. Renal toxicity.

Mechanism of Action

Etoricoxib is a selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor primarily responsible to reduce mediators of pain and inflammation. Its action is due to inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis via inhibition of COX-2.

Note

Coxit 60MG Tablet manufactured by Siddhartha Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.. Its generic name is Etoricoxib. Coxit is availble in Nepal. Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Coxit Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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