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Etoricoxib Sandoz

Etoricoxib Sandoz is an anti-inflammatory pain reliever that reduces pain and swelling in joints and muscles for conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and gout, as well as for short-term pain after dental surgery.

Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
120 mg
Active Ingredient
Etoricoxib
Manufacturer
Sandoz A/S

How to Use

Dosage

The typical dose is 30-60 mg once daily, but your doctor will decide the right dose for your condition, up to a maximum of 120 mg daily for short periods.

Method

Take one tablet by mouth once a day. You can take it with or without food, but it might work faster if taken without food.

Important

Do not take more than your doctor prescribes. The maximum daily dose is usually 60-90 mg, but for gout it can be 120 mg for up to 8 days, and for dental surgery pain, 90 mg for up to 3 days. For moderate liver problems, the maximum is 30 mg daily.

Possible Side Effects

COMMON
  • •Stomach pain.
  • •Dry socket (pain and inflammation after tooth removal).
  • •Swelling of legs and/or feet due to fluid retention.
  • •Dizziness, headache.
  • •Palpitations, irregular heartbeat.
  • •High blood pressure.
  • •Wheezing or shortness of breath (bronchospasm).
  • •Constipation, gas, stomach lining inflammation (gastritis), heartburn, diarrhea, upset stomach/indigestion, nausea, vomiting, esophagus inflammation, mouth sores.
  • •Changes in liver function blood test results.
  • •Bruising.
  • •Weakness and tiredness, flu-like symptoms.
RARE
  • •Digestive tract infection (stomach flu).
  • •Upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection.
  • •Reduced red blood cells (anemia), making you pale, weak, or short of breath; reduced white blood cells or platelets, increasing risk of bleeding or bruising.
  • •Allergic reactions like hives that might need immediate medical attention.
  • •Changes in appetite, weight gain.
  • •Anxiety, depression, less clear thinking, seeing or hearing things that aren't there (hallucinations).
  • •Taste changes, trouble sleeping, numbness or tingling, drowsiness.
  • •Blurred vision, eye irritation and redness.
  • •Ringing in ears, vertigo (spinning sensation).
  • •Abnormal heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation), fast heart rate, heart failure, chest tightness, heart attack.
  • •Flushing, stroke or mini-stroke (TIA), severe high blood pressure, inflamed blood vessels (often with rash).
  • •Cough, shortness of breath, nosebleed.
  • •Abdominal bloating, changes in bowel habits, dry mouth, stomach or small intestine ulcers, severe stomach lining inflammation (gastritis) that can lead to bleeding, irritated bowel, pancreas inflammation.
  • •Swelling of face, rash or itchy skin, red skin.
  • •Muscle cramps or spasms, muscle pain or stiffness.
  • •High blood potassium, which can cause abnormal heart rhythm; changes in kidney function blood or urine tests, severe kidney problems.
  • •Chest pain.
  • •Severe allergic reaction with swelling of face, lips, tongue, and/or throat causing breathing or swallowing difficulties (angioedema)/anaphylactic reactions including shock (a severe allergic reaction requiring immediate medical attention).
  • •Confusion, restlessness.
  • •Liver inflammation (hepatitis), liver failure, yellow skin and/or eyes (jaundice).
  • •Low blood sodium, which can cause tiredness, confusion, muscle twitching, seizures, and coma.
  • •Severe skin reactions.

Important Warnings

  • Do not take if you are allergic to etoricoxib or similar pain relievers (NSAIDs, COX-2 inhibitors).
  • Do not take if you have an active stomach ulcer or bleeding in your stomach or intestines.
  • Do not take if you have severe liver or kidney disease.
  • Do not take if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding.
  • Do not give this medicine to children or adolescents under 16 years of age.
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  • Do not take if you have an inflammatory bowel disease (like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis).
  • Do not take if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure.
  • Do not take if you have heart problems (like heart failure, angina, or have had a heart attack or bypass surgery) or a stroke, as this medicine may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
  • Stop taking this medicine and see a doctor immediately if you experience shortness of breath, chest pain, or swelling of your ankles, especially if these symptoms are new or getting worse.
  • Stop taking this medicine and see a doctor immediately if your skin or the whites of your eyes turn yellow (jaundice), as these are signs of liver problems.
  • Stop taking this medicine and see a doctor immediately if you have severe or lasting stomach pain, or if your stools become black.
  • Stop taking this medicine and see a doctor immediately if you have an allergic reaction, including skin rashes, sores, or blisters, and swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat that makes it hard to breathe.
  • Tell your doctor if you are dehydrated due to severe vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Tell your doctor if you have swelling due to fluid retention.
  • This medicine can hide fever, a sign of infection, so tell your doctor if you have an infection.
  • If you have diabetes, high cholesterol, or smoke, talk to your doctor, as these increase your risk of heart problems.
  • Be cautious if you are over 65 years old.

Additional Information

ATC Code: M01AH05
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