Etoricoxib Teva Special Precautions

Talk to the doctor or pharmacist before taking Etoricoxib Teva Tablet if: The patient has a history of stomach bleeding or ulcers: NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. These events occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms. Elderly patients are at greater risk for serious gastrointestinal events.
The patient is dehydrated, for example by a prolonged bout of vomiting or diarrhoea.
The patient has swelling due to fluid retention.
The patient has a history of heart failure, or any other form of heart disease: NSAIDs may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may increase with duration of use. Patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease may be at greater risk.
The patient has a history of high blood pressure. Etoricoxib Teva Tablet can increase blood pressure in some people, especially in high doses, and the doctor will want to check the blood pressure from time to time.
The patient has any history of liver or kidney disease: Long-term administration of NSAIDs has resulted in renal papillary necrosis and other renal injury. Renal toxicity has also been seen in patients in whom renal prostaglandins have a compensatory role in the maintenance of renal perfusion. In these patients, administration of a NSAID may cause a dose-dependent reduction in prostaglandin formation and, secondarily, in renal blood flow, which may precipitate overt renal decompensation. Patients at greatest risk of this reaction are those with impaired renal function, heart failure, liver dysfunction, those taking diuretics and ACE inhibitors, and the elderly. Discontinuation of NSAID therapy is usually followed by recovery to the pretreatment state.
No information is available from controlled clinical studies regarding the use of Etoricoxib Teva Tablet in patients with advanced renal disease. Therefore, treatment with Etoricoxib Teva Tablet is not recommended in these patients with advanced renal disease. If therapy must be initiated, close monitoring of the patient's renal function is advisable.
In rare cases, etoricoxib tablet has been associated with serious liver injury.
The patient is being treated for an infection. Etoricoxib Teva Tablet can mask or hide a fever, which is a sign of infection.
The patient has diabetes, high cholesterol, or is a smoker. These can increase the risk of heart disease.
The patient is a woman trying to become pregnant.
The patient is over 65 years of age.
If not sure if any of the previously mentioned apply, talk to the doctor before taking Etoricoxib Teva Tablet to see if this medicine is suitable.
Etoricoxib Teva Tablet works equally well in elderly and younger adult patients. If patient is over 65 years of age, the doctor will want to appropriately keep a check on the patient. No dose adjustment is necessary for patients over 65 years of age.
Driving and using machines: Dizziness and sleepiness have been reported in some patients taking Etoricoxib Teva Tablet.
Do not drive if the patient experiences dizziness or sleepiness.
Do not use any tools or machines if the patient experiences dizziness or sleepiness.
Use in children: Do not give this medicine to children and adolescents under 16 years of age.