The Brand Name ETODY Has Generic Salt :: ETORICOXIB 

ETODY  Is From Company Nicholas Priced :: Rs. 52

ETODY have ETORICOXIB is comes under Sub class Analgesics , Anti inflammatory Drugs of  Main Class Musculoskeletal Disorders , Pain

Main Medicine Class:: Musculoskeletal Disorders , Pain  Sub Medicine Class :: Analgesics , Anti inflammatory Drugs 

Indications for Drugs ::

Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Gout

Drug Dose ::

Adult: PO Osteoarthritis 60 mg once daily. Rheumatoid arthritis 90 mg once daily. Acute gout 120 mg once daily. Max duration: 8 days. Child: <16 yr Contraindicated. 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.

Contraindication ::

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

Drug Side Effects ::

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.

Pregnancy category ::

0

Drug Mode 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.

Drug 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.