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Nucoxia 90 MG Injection
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Nucoxia 90 MG Injection

Manufactured byZydus Cadila
ContainsEtoricoxib
Description
Nucoxia 90 MG Injection 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.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Nucoxia 90 MG Injection

  • Sleepiness
  • 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
  • Infections
  • Pain at the injection site

Uses of Nucoxia 90 MG Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Musculoskeletal pain and inflammation
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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 receiving 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 receiving 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.
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 receiving 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 receiving this medicine.
General warnings

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.

Missed Dose

Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
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

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.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

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 | C18H15ClN2O2S - PubChem [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 30 January 2020]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/123619#section=Top

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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