Arcoxia (Etoricoxib)
Arcoxia Information
Arcoxia, with the generic name of Etoricoxib, works by relieving joint or chronic diseases that cause pain, swelling, stiffness, and inflammation. Arcoxia belongs to a group of medicines called Coxibs. It works in a similar way to traditional anti-inflammatory medicines, known as Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), by blocking the production of substances that cause pain and inflammation. In clinical trials, Arcoxia has been shown to have a lower risk of serious side effects on the stomach (for example, bleeding stomach ulcers) than NSAIDs. However taking aspirin with Arcoxia may reverse this benefit.
Arcoxia Uses For
Arcoxia is specially formulated to treat:
- Osteoarthritis:- Osteoarthritis is a joint disease. It results from the gradual breakdown of the cartilage that covers the joints and cushions the ends of bones.
- Rheumatoid arthritis:- Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that affects the joints. It causes pain, swelling, and stiffness.
- Musculoskeletal pain:- It is most often caused by an injury to the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, or nerves. This can be caused by jerking movements, car accidents, falls, fractures, sprains, dislocations, and direct blows to the muscle. Musculoskeletal pain can also be caused by overuse.
- Gout attacks:- Gout is a disease that causes attacks of arthritis, usually in a single joint. The affected joint is red, swollen, painful and extremely tender. A gout attack usually lasts a few days and it may recur.
Arcoxia Warnings/Precautions
Have a talk with you doctor before deciding to take Arcoxia. Arcoxia belongs to a class of drugs known as FDA Pregnancy Category C. This entails that its effects to an unborn child is not known. Should you be pregnant or planning to be while under treatment with Arcoxia, inform your doctor immediately.
It is also not known if Arcoxia passes into breast milk. Nursing mothers are therefore advised to see their doctor before taking this drug.
Arcoxia Intake Instructions
Arcoxia must be taken as directed by your doctor. If there is any instruction that appears unclear to you, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Each tablet is taken whole with a full glass of water. It is not a stomach irritant so it can be taken on a full or empty stomach.
To get the most benefit of Arcoxia, use it at the same scheduled time each day.
Arcoxia Missed Dose
Unless directed by your doctor, Arcoxia must not be double dosed. If you happen to miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember as long as it is not almost time for the next scheduled dose. Otherwise, skip missed dose and proceed with the next.
Arcoxia Overdose
If symptoms of over dosage are suspected, seek proper medical attention.
Arcoxia Side Effects
If you feel any of the conditions below while under treatment with Arcoxia, inform your doctor at once:
- Headache
- Rash
- Blurred vision
- Difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
- Muscle cramps
- Fatigue
- Disturbances of the gout (such as diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain)
- Weight gain
- Ulceration of the stomach or intestine
- Cold or flu-like symptoms
- Dizziness
- Excessive fluid retention in the body tissues resulting to swelling (oedema)
- Nose bleeds (epistaxis)
- Difficulty in breathing (dyspnoea)
- Weakness or loss of strength (asthenia)
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Chest pain
- Anxiety
- Liver or kidney disorders
For other possible side effects not mentioned that are particularly causing discomfort, tell your doctor immediately for the proper medical help.
Arcoxia Drug Interactions
Have a talk with your doctor before deciding to take other prescribed or over-the-counter medicines while under treatment with Arcoxia.
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In some countries ARCOXIA may also be known as: Etoricoxib, Auxib, Ebov, Etoxib, Etozox, Nucoxia, Algix, Tauxib, Exxiv
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