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Etoricoxib

Description

Etoricoxib is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It helps relieve pain and inflammation by blocking certain substances in your body that cause these symptoms. Etoricoxib is suitable for adults who need relief from conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and gout. 

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Dr Arco Verhoog, PharmacistRegistration number: BIG: 19065378617Last checked: 17/03/2022 | Still valid
Dosage and usage
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For osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis, the usual dose is 60 mg once a day. For gout, the recommended dose is 120 mg once a day. You should take Etoricoxib exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Do not exceed the recommended dose. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it's almost time for your next dose. In that case, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. 

What Etoricoxib contains
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Each Etoricoxib tablet contains 60 mg or 120 mg of etoricoxib as the active ingredient. The tablets also contain other ingredients such as calcium hydrogen phosphate, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and lactose. 

Side effects
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Common side effects of Etoricoxib may include headache, dizziness, stomach pain, and heartburn. Serious side effects that require immediate medical attention include signs of heart attack or stroke, stomach bleeding, liver problems, and allergic reactions. If you experience chest pain, weakness, slurred speech, or difficulty breathing, seek medical help right away.  

Precautions
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Do not take Etoricoxib if you have a history of allergic reactions to NSAIDs or if you are pregnant. Avoid Etoricoxib if you have severe heart failure, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or a history of stomach ulcers. Inform your healthcare provider about any medications you are currently taking, especially blood thinners, as they may interact with Etoricoxib. If you have any underlying medical conditions, speak to your doctor before starting Etoricoxib. 

Where can I buy Etoricoxib?
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Etoricoxib is only available at pharmacies or online pharmacies.

Sources:
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Dutch Drug Evaluation Committee. (n.d.). Etoricoxib Mylan 60 mg, film-coated tablets. Medicines Database. Consulted on 31 May 2021 on https://www.geneesmiddeleninformatiebank.nl/nl/rvg115515 

Royal Dutch Pharmaceutical Society. (2020, 18 August). Etoricoxib. Apotheek.nl. https://www.apotheek.nl/medicijnen/etoricoxib# 

Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC). (2015, 17 March). Analgesics. LUMC.nl. https://www.lumc.nl/patientenzorg/praktisch/patientenfolders/pijnstillers 

Dutch National Health Care Institute. (2021, 22 April) Etoricoxib. FK-online. https://www.farmacotherapeutischkompas.nl/bladeren/preparaatteksten/e/etoricoxib#

Package leaflet

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