Okabax 25mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Okabax 25mg Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It helps relieve pain and reduces swelling, pain, and redness in various joint conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It is also used for the treatment of migraine and menstrual pain.
Okabax 25mg 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 and should not take more or use it for longer than recommended.
The most common side effects of this medicine include abdominal pain, upper respiratory infection, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and headache. These are not usually serious but if you are worried, ask your doctor about ways of reducing or preventing them.
You should not take this medicine if you have had a recent heart attack. Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have 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. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Consumption of alcohol can increase the risk of getting an ulcer or bleeding.
Okabax 25mg 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 and should not take more or use it for longer than recommended.
The most common side effects of this medicine include abdominal pain, upper respiratory infection, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and headache. These are not usually serious but if you are worried, ask your doctor about ways of reducing or preventing them.
You should not take this medicine if you have had a recent heart attack. Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have 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. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Consumption of alcohol can increase the risk of getting an ulcer or bleeding.
Uses of Okabax Tablet
Benefits of Okabax Tablet
In Pain relief
Okabax 25mg Tablet helps to relieve 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, migraine, menstrual pain, and osteoarthritis.
Take it as it is 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 to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Take it as it is 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 to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Okabax 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 Okabax
- Abdominal pain
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Nausea
- Headache
- Heartburn
How to use Okabax 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. Okabax 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Okabax Tablet works
Okabax 25mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Okabax 25mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Okabax 25mg 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Okabax 25mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Okabax 25mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Okabax 25mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Okabax 25mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Okabax 25mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Okabax 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Okabax 25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Okabax 25mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
Use of Okabax 25mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Okabax Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Okabax 25mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Okabax 25mg Tablet helps relieve pain and inflammation.
- It 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.
- Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- 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, and 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 Okabax 25mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Stilbene Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
NSAID's -Selective COX-2 Inhibitors
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Okabax 25mg Tablet a painkiller?
Yes, Okabax 25mg Tablet is a pain killer and a prescription medicine that is used to relieve signs and symptoms of arthritis, acute pain in adults, and painful menstrual cycles.
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