What is ARCOXIA 120 mg tablets used for?
What is ARCOXIA used for? ARCOXIA helps to reduce the pain and swelling (inflammation) in the joints and muscles of people 16 years of age and older with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout.
What are the side effects of ARCOXIA 120mg?
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| System Organ Class | Adverse Reactions | Frequency Category* |
|---|---|---|
| Cough, dyspnoea, epistaxis | Uncommon | |
| Gastrointestinal disorders | Abdominal pain | Very common |
| Constipation, flatulence, gastritis, heartburn/acid reflux, diarrhea, dyspepsia/epigastric discomfort, nausea, vomiting, oesophagitis, oral ulcer | Common |
What is the action of etoricoxib?
Etoricoxib works by blocking the effect of a natural chemical called cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) enzyme. This enzyme helps to make other chemicals, called prostaglandins, in the body. Some prostaglandins are produced at sites of injury or damage, and cause pain and inflammation.
What is the best time of day to take ARCOXIA?
Take your Arcoxia at about the same time each day. Taking Arcoxia at the same time each day will have the best effect. It will also help you remember when to take the dose. It does not matter if you take Arcoxia before or after food.
Is ARCOXIA good for muscle pain?
ARCOXIA helps to reduce the pain and swelling (inflammation) in the joints and muscles of people 16 years of age and older with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout.
What is the best time of day to take Arcoxia?
How many hours does ARCOXIA last?
For two thirds of patients etoricoxib provided effective pain relief for 20 hours, compared to one in ten patients for just two hours with a placebo.
How long does ARCOXIA last?
For the relief of gout attacks or other types of pain, ARCOXIA is usually only needed for a few days, limited to a maximum of 8 days treatment. If you are not sure how long to take ARCOXIA, talk to your doctor.
Can you take naproxen with Arcoxia?
You can also take opioid-type painkillers such as codeine, co-codamol, tramadol or morphine in combination with Arcoxia. However, don’t take anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs) like aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen with Arcoxia, as this increases the risk of getting side effects on the gut.
How do you take Arcoxia 90 mg?
Take Arcoxia only when prescribed by your doctor. For osteoarthritis, the recommended dose is 60 mg once a day. For rheumatoid arthritis the recommended dose is 90 mg once a day. For ankylosing spondylitis the recommended dose is 90 mg once a day.