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Etofine Capsule

Manufactured byPharmanova Ltd.
ContainsEtoricoxib
Description
Etofine Capsule belongs to the Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug group. This medicine is used for relieving pain, swelling, and inflammation associated with medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, etc. It may be also used rarely to relieve dental pain.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Etofine Capsule

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Stomach pain
  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
  • Difficult and painful breathing
  • Yellowing of skin and eyes
  • Blurred vision
  • Heart rhythm disorders
  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • Indigestion
  • Constipation or diarrhea

Uses of Etofine Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Acute Gout
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to etoricoxib, or any other inactive ingredient present along with the formulation.

Gastrointestinal bleeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a history of gastrointestinal bleeding since it may worsen the patient's condition.

Severe kidney impairment

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney disease since it may worsen the patient's condition.

Severe liver impairment

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver disease since it may worsen the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Use in children

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 16 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Gastrointestinal ulcers or bleeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a history of gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding since it may worsen the patient's condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered under your doctor's supervision.

Heart diseases

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects on the heart, especially after prolonged use. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Diarrhea and dehydration

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from diarrhea and dehydration since it may worsen the patient's condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

High blood pressure

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from high blood pressure and receiving high blood pressure medicines due to the increased risk of altered blood pressure. Close monitoring of blood pressure levels is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Infections

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from the infection since it may mask the signs and symptoms of an infection such as a fever. More frequent clinical monitoring is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Oral contraceptive medicines

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients taking oral contraceptive medicines due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Kidney diseases

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary for such patients while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Liver diseases

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is necessary for such patients while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Driving or operating machinery

Use of this medicine may cause symptoms such as dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Lithium

Ramipril

Warfarin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Primaquine

Disease interactions

Fluid Retention and edema

This medicine may cause fluid retention and edema in some patients. Close monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels, and heart function may be required based on the clinical condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases.

Heart Disease

This medicine may cause a heart attack, stroke, or other associated symptoms after prolonged use. This risk is especially higher in patients with a history of heart diseases. Close monitoring of heart function is recommended for such patients. Report any symptoms such as chest pain, shallow breathing, speech slurring, weakness, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Liver Disease

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with liver function impairment or active liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Report any incidences of nausea, fever, rashes, dark-colored urine, etc. to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Kidney Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative might be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine with or without food or exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Do not take this medicine for longer durations than recommended. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine works by reducing the formation of certain substances in the body that cause pain and swelling.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents

Schedule

Schedule H

Etoricoxib [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 30 January 2020]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/123619

Etoricoxib - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 30 January 2020]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01628
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Information on this page was last updated on 13 Feb 2020

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