Etoxib 60 Tablet
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Product introduction
Etoxib 60 Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used for relieving moderate pain and swelling of joints associated with different forms of gout and arthritis. It is also used for short-term treatment of moderate pain after dental surgery.
Etoxib 60 Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for longer than recommended.
The most common side effects of this medicine include stomach pain, heartburn, nausea, edema, dizziness, headache, and discoloration of the skin. These are not usually serious, but if you are worried, ask your doctor about ways of reducing or preventing them.
Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcers or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment.
Uses of Etoxib Tablet
Benefits of Etoxib Tablet
In Pain relief
Etoxib 60 Tablet is used for short-term relief of pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, or even after a dental (tooth-related) surgery.
Take it as prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed, as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works for the shortest possible time. This will help you go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active quality of life.
Take it as prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed, as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works for the shortest possible time. This will help you go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active quality of life.
Side effects of Etoxib Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Etoxib
- Edema (swelling)
- Flatulence
- Increased alanine aminotransferase
- Increased aspartate aminotransferase
- Ecchymosis (discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath)
- High blood pressure
- Nausea
- Flu-like symptoms
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Stomach pain
- Heartburn
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal discomfort
- Tiredness
How to use Etoxib Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Etoxib 60 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Etoxib Tablet works
Etoxib 60 Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that are responsible for pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Etoxib 60 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Etoxib 60 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Etoxib 60 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Etoxib 60 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Etoxib 60 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Etoxib 60 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Etoxib 60 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Etoxib 60 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Etoxib Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Etoxib 60 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Etoxib 60 Tablet may cause fewer stomach problems as compared to other NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen.
- It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Regularly monitor your blood pressure while taking this medicine, particularly in the first two weeks after starting treatment.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, or liver or kidney disease.
- During long-term treatment, your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function.
- Do not take Etoxib 60 Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Sulfone and Pyridine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
NSAID's -Selective COX-2 Inhibitors
Interaction with drugs
Taking Etoxib with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your tacrolimus levels, potassium levels and kidney function closely. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.
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Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Etoxib 60 Tablet
Once A Day
72%
Twice A Day
28%
What are you using Etoxib Tablet for?
Pain relief
75%
Others
25%
How much was the improvement?
Average
50%
Poor
50%
FAQs
How should Etoxib 60 Tablet be taken?
Take Etoxib 60 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Etoxib 60 Tablet can be taken with or without food. Taking the medicine without food can improve the effectiveness of the medicine. Furthermore, do not exceed the dose recommended by your doctor.
Does Etoxib 60 Tablet cause sleepiness?
In some patients, Etoxib 60 Tablet causes sleepiness and dizziness. If one experiences these symptoms, then driving or operating machinery should be avoided.
Does Etoxib 60 Tablet have any effect on birth control pills?
Taking Etoxib 60 Tablet with birth control pills and hormonal replacement therapy may increase the chances of side effects. Hence, consult the doctor, who will suggest an alternative method of birth control.
Can I take aspirin while taking Etoxib 60 Tablet?
Aspirin can be taken in low doses when you are using it for the prevention of stroke and heart attack. You should not stop low-dose aspirin without talking to your doctor. It is advised that while taking Etoxib 60 Tablet, you should not take high doses of aspirin and other anti-inflammatory medicines, as they may increase your risk of stomach ulcers.
Is Etoxib 60 Tablet a painkiller?
Yes, Etoxib 60 Tablet is a painkiller. It helps reduce pain and inflammation in the joints and muscles due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and gout. It is also used to relieve dental pain after dental surgery.
Is Etoxib 60 Tablet bad for kidneys?
People with impaired kidney function or with severe heart failure or severe liver problems (liver cirrhosis) need to be careful while taking Etoxib 60 Tablet since the medicine can further impair the function. The uncommon side effects of Etoxib 60 Tablet related to the kidneys include proteins in urine, increased serum creatinine, and kidney failure.
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Address: Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India
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