Etoxa Anti-inflammatory Tablets 60 mg (30 Tablets) Used to relieve pain from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as pain following dental surgery.
Etoxa Ingredients
Etoxa tablets contain 60 mg of the active ingredient Etoricoxib, which belongs to the class of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Specifically, it is a selective cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor, which relieves joint and bone pain.
What is Etoxa 60 mg used for?
Etoxa is used for adults and adolescents aged 16 and older to treat:
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Osteoarthritis.
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Rheumatoid arthritis.
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Ankylosing spondylitis.
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Pain and inflammatory signs associated with acute gouty arthritis.
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Short-term treatment of moderate pain associated with dental surgery.
Etoxa Dosage
The doctor will prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible duration.
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Osteoarthritis: 30 mg once daily; the doctor may increase this to 60 mg once daily.
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Rheumatoid arthritis: 90 mg once daily.
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Ankylosing spondylitis: 90 mg once daily.
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Acute gouty arthritis: 120 mg once daily, for a maximum of 8 days.
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Post-dental surgery pain relief: 90 mg once daily, for a maximum of 3 days.
Side Effects of Etoxa
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Fluid retention.
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Headache and dizziness.
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Heart palpitations and irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia).
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High blood pressure (hypertension).
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Bronchospasm.
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Abdominal pain, constipation, or diarrhea.
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Gastritis, nausea, and vomiting.
Contraindications
Etoxa should not be used in cases of:
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Hypersensitivity to its components.
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Active stomach ulcers or active gastrointestinal bleeding.
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Patients who experience bronchospasm, acute rhinitis, nasal polyps, angioedema, urticaria, or any allergic reaction after taking Aspirin or NSAIDs (including COX-2 inhibitors).
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Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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Severe hepatic impairment (liver failure) or renal failure (kidney failure).
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Children and adolescents under 16 years of age.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
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Congestive heart failure.
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Persistent high blood pressure (above 140/90 mmHg) that is not controlled.
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Myocardial infarction (heart attack), peripheral vascular disease, or cerebrovascular disease.
Drug Interactions
Inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications you are taking, especially:
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Blood thinners (Anticoagulants).
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Diuretics.
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High blood pressure medications.
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Aspirin.
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Cyclosporine or Tacrolimus.
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Methotrexate.
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Oral contraceptives (Birth control pills).
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Digoxin.
Storage and Handling
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Keep out of reach of children.
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Do not use it after the expiration date.
