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Ricoxa

Ricoxa

etoricoxib

Manufacturer:

Interbat
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Etoricoxib
Indications/Uses
Symptomatic relief of OA, RA & ankylosing spondylitis. Pain & signs of inflammation associated w/ acute gouty arthritis. Relief of chronic musculoskeletal pain & acute pain associated w/ dental surgery.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
OA & chronic musculoskeletal pain 60 mg once daily. RA & ankylosing spondylitis 60 mg once daily. Dose may be increased to 90 mg if w/ persistent symptoms. Acute gouty arthritis 120 mg once daily. Max: 8 days. Post-op toothache 90 mg once daily. Mild (Child-Pugh score 5-6) & moderate (Child-Pugh score 7-9) hepatic insufficiency Max: 60 mg once daily.
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Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. CHF (NYHA II-IV), pre-existing ischemic heart disease, peripheral arterial &/or cerebrovascular disease (including patients who have recently undergone CABG or angioplasty).
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Special Precautions
Increased risk of thrombotic events (especially MI & stroke). May increase CV risk; use shortest possible duration & lowest effective daily dose. Periodically re-evaluate patient for symptom relief & therapy response. Patients w/ significant risk factors for CV events (eg, HTN, hyperlipidemia, DM, smoking) or peripheral arterial disease. Severe hepatic insufficiency (Child-Pugh score >9). Not recommended in patients w/ advanced renal disease (CrCl <30 mL/min).
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Adverse Reactions
Asthenia/fatigue, dizziness, lower extremity edema, HTN, dyspepsia, heartburn, nausea, headache, increased ALT & AST. Thrombocytopenia; hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions including shock; hyperkalemia; anxiety, insomnia, confusion, hallucinations, depression, poor rest; dysgeusia, somnolence; blurred vision; CHF, palpitations, angina, arrhythmias; hypertensive crisis; bronchospasm; abdominal pain, mouth ulcers, gastric ulcers including perforation & bleeding (especially in elderly), vomiting, diarrhea; hepatitis, jaundice, liver failure; angioedema, pruritus, erythema, rash, SJS, TEN, urticaria, fixed drug eruption; renal insufficiency, including renal failure.
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Drug Interactions
Concomitant use w/ warfarin, rifampin, MTX, ACE inhibitor, lithium, aspirin, OC, diuretics, AIIA.
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Description
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MIMS Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
ATC Classification
M01AH05 - etoricoxib ; Belongs to the class of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, coxibs.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Ricoxa FC tab 120 mg
Packing/Price
3 × 10's
Form
Ricoxa FC tab 60 mg
Packing/Price
3 × 10's
Form
Ricoxa FC tab 90 mg
Packing/Price
3 × 10's
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