Parecoxib
Information about Parecoxib
Parecoxib Uses
Parecoxib is used for pain relief.
How Parecoxib works
Parecoxib 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).
Common side effects of Parecoxib
Dizziness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Vomiting, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Itching, Flatulence, Constipation, Dyspepsia
Available Medicine for Parecoxib
ProcrevalSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹661 variant(s)
ParoxibIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹661 variant(s)
Valto PAbbott
₹661 variant(s)
PraxisPraxis Health Care
₹50 to ₹79905 variant(s)
Vorth PGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹651 variant(s)
Vah PAbbott
₹1031 variant(s)
Valus PGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹651 variant(s)
Valdin POrchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹671 variant(s)
SuperinNeon Laboratories Ltd
₹651 variant(s)
Expert advice for Parecoxib
- Parecoxib 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 Parecoxib if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.