Etoricoxib Viatris
Etoricoxib Viatris is a medicine that helps relieve pain and swelling caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, and pain after dental surgery.
How to Use
Dosage
Typically 30-60 mg once daily for osteoarthritis, 60 mg once daily for rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis, 120 mg once daily for gout (for a maximum of 8 days), and 90 mg once daily for dental pain (for a maximum of 3 days).
Method
Take one tablet by mouth once daily, with or without food. For faster relief, take it on an empty stomach.
Do not take more than your doctor prescribes. The maximum allowed dose varies from 30 mg to 120 mg depending on your condition.
Possible Side Effects
- •Stomach pain
- •Swelling in legs or arms
- •Dizziness, headache
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat
- •High blood pressure
- •Inflammation of esophagus or stomach, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, gas
- •Bruises
- •Weakness, fatigue, flu-like symptoms
- •Changes in liver function tests
- •Upper respiratory tract infection
- •Pain or burning sensation when urinating
- •Anemia (fatigue, paleness)
- •Easier bleeding or bruising (low platelet count)
- •Changes in appetite, weight gain
- •Anxiety, depression, confusion, drowsiness, insomnia, taste disturbances, numbness or tingling
- •Blurred vision, eye irritation or redness
- •Ringing in the ears, vertigo
- •Cough, nosebleed
- •Muscle cramps, muscle pain or stiffness
- •Changes in heart's electrical activity
- •Severe skin reactions, including rash, blisters, and peeling skin
- •Low blood sodium levels
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to etoricoxib or similar pain relievers (NSAIDs).
- Do not take this medicine if you have a stomach ulcer, bleeding in your stomach or intestines, or severe liver or kidney disease.
- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- Do not give this medicine to children under 16 years old.
- Do not take this medicine if you have severe heart problems (heart failure, chest pain, previous heart attack or stroke) or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
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- Stop taking and contact a doctor immediately if you have an allergic reaction (rash, swelling of the face/lips/tongue, difficulty breathing).
- Stop taking and contact a doctor immediately if your skin or eyes turn yellow, your urine darkens, or you feel very ill (signs of liver damage).
- Stop taking and contact a doctor immediately if you have severe stomach pain, black stools, vomit blood, or have unusual bleeding (signs of serious stomach/intestinal problems).
- Stop taking and contact a doctor immediately if you develop a severe rash with blisters or peeling skin.
- Be careful if you have a history of stomach or intestinal bleeding or ulcers, or if you are taking blood thinners or other NSAIDs, as this may increase risks.
- This medicine can hide symptoms of infection, such as fever.
- If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive or operate machinery.
Use in Elderly Patients
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. For short-term use only. Consider adverse renal effect in chronic kidney disease. Do not use in severe renal impairment. May increase swelling, worsen renal and cardiac failure and cause cardiovascular events. Risk of gastrointestinal bleeding less than with traditional NSAIDs. Consider potential interactions especially with preparations that increase risk of bleeding. (updated 16.9.2024)