Arcoxia 90 mg tablet are mainly used to treat various diseases like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, chronic musculoskeletal pain, acute pain and acute gouty arthritis. It is also used for other mild to moderate pain apart from above mentioned. This is a prescription medicine do not take to by yourself.
WAY OF ADMINISTRATION
Administer Arcoxia 90 mg by mouth with or without a meal or as instructed by the doctor. Do not separate or dissolve the tablet and swallow it with water. Take a full glass of water with each dose of the medicine to avoid stomach irritation.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ARCOXIA:
Everyone may experience different side effects depending upon dose concentration and frequency. Here are a few common side effects:
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Tiredness
- Loss of coordination
- Blurred vision
- Tremor
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients used in capsule formulation, it may cause severe side effects.
Here is a list of a few severe side effects:
- Swelling of legs
- Depression
- Suicidal thoughts
- Swollen lymph node
- Trouble breathing
DOSAGE OF ARCOXIA:
The dose of Arcoxia 90mg not only depends on age but also depends on treatment response. Usually, the dose is suggested to take 2-3 times a day or it can be less depending on the disease condition. Do not take an overdose for quick betterment. Otherwise, you may experience severe side effects.
STORAGE:
Keep at room temperature.
Keep away from sunlight.
Keep away from children.
Keep away from moisture.
WARNINGS/PRECAUTIONS:
Avoid taking Arcoxia 90 mg tablet, if you are taking any blood disorder treatment as this medicine relaxes the muscle and balances the blood flow.
Patients with kidney disease or mental disorders like depression and rapid mood swings should tell their doctor about it as more doses of this medicine may cause kidney failure or worsen.
Someone with blood pressure problems or breathing issues should take the doctor’s advice for this medication as it causes an increase in blood pressure which gives undesirable side effects.
Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should avoid this medicine because it passes through breast milk and affects the baby’s development.
INTERACTIONS:
A few drugs which interacts with Arcoxia 90mg:
- Nimesulide
- Oxyphenbutazone
- Metamizole
INGREDIENTS:
| ACTIVE INGREDIENTS | INACTIVE INGREDIENTS |
| Etoricoxib | Calcium hydrogen phosphate, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose. |
