Etozox 60 Mg (Etoricoxib)

What is Etozox 60 mg Tablet?

Etozox 60 mg Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used for relieving moderate pain and swelling of joints associated with different forms of gout and arthritis. It is also used for short-term treatment of moderate pain after dental surgery in people 16 years of age and older.

Etozox 60mg 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. Do not take more or use it for longer than recommended.

How Etozox 60 mg Tablet Works

Etozox 60mg 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).

How To Use Etozox 60 mg 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. Etozox 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits Of Etozox 60 mg Tablet

In Pain relief

Etozox 60mg Tablet is used for short-term relief of 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 and osteoarthritis or even after a dental (tooth-related) surgery.

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 Etozox 60 mg 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 Etozox

• Palpitations
• High blood pressure
• Dizziness
• Stomach inflammation
• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Edema (swelling)
• Headache
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Bronchospasm
• Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
• Dyspepsia
• Oral ulcer
• Increased alanine aminotransferase
• Increased aspartate aminotransferase
• Ecchymosis (discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath)
• Weakness
• Flu-like symptoms
• Flatulence
• Dry socket

Warning

Pregnancy

Etozox 60mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limit studies in humans, animal studies have show 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.

Breastfeeding

Information regarding the use of Etozox 60mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

Etozox 60mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Etozox 60mg Tablet should be use with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Etozox 60mg Tablet may be need. 

Liver

Etozox 60mg Tablet should be use with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Etozox 60mg tablet may be need. Please consult your doctor.

What If You Forget To Take Etozox Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Etozox 60mg 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.

FAQ’s

1. How long do I need to take Etozox 60mg Tablet?

You need to take Etozox 60mg Tablet as long as your doctor recommends taking it. For dental pain, it is usually prescribe for 3 days, but if it is being use for acute pain conditions then it should be give as long as the pain lasts and not exceeding 8 days. Usually, for arthritis, it is prescribe for long-term use, which may vary from person to person.

2. How should Etozox 60 mg Tablet be taken?

Take Etozox 60mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Etozox 60mg Tablet can be take with or without food. Taking the medicine without food can enhance the working of the medicine. Furthermore, do not exceed the dose recommended by your doctor.

3. Does Etozox 60 mg Tablet cause sleepiness?

In some patients Etozox 60mg Tablet causes sleepiness, feeling of spinning (vertigo), and dizziness. If one experiences these symptoms then driving or operating machinery should be avoid.

4. Does Etozox 60 mg Tablet have any effect on birth control pills?

Taking Etozox 60mg Tablet with birth control pills and hormonal replacement therapy may increase the chances of side effects. Hence, consult the doctor who will suggest an alternative method of birth control.