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Generic ArcoxiaEtoricoxib 60/90/120mg
Products from the same categoryProduct Information Etoricoxib tabletWhat is this medicine?ETORICOXIB is a is a COX-2 selective inhibitorused for treating chronic and accute pain, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and chronic low back pain. What should my health care professional know before I receive this medicine?They need to know if you have, or have ever had, any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?Take Arcoxia only when prescribed by your doctor. Take it with a glass of water, do not halve the tablet, crash or chew it. Take your dosage at about the same time each day. It will have the best effect and will also help you remember when to take the dose. It does not matter if you take the medicine before or after food. Do not use it for longer than prescribed. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. What if I miss a dose?If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. What may interact with this medicine?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines. What should I watch for while taking the medicine?Visit your prescriber or health care professional for checks on your progress. It is important that you use the lowest dose that controls your pain and you should not take etoricoxib for longer than necessary. This is because the risk of heart attacks and strokes might increase after prolonged treatment, especially with high doses. Depending on your condition, you may need to take etoricoxib for a few days or for a longer period. If you become pregnant while taking etoricoxib, tell your doctor immediately. If you get an infection while taking etoricoxib, tell your doctor. Etoricoxib may hide fever and may make you think, mistakenly, that you are better or that your infection is less serious than it might be. If you are about to be started on any new medicine, tell your doctor and pharmacist that you are taking etoricoxib. What side effects may I notice from this medicine?Side effects you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that do usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Where can I keep my medicine?Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open. Store in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 30°C. Do not store it in the bathroom or near a sink. Do not leave it in the car or on window sills. Heat and dampness can destroy the medicine. FAQ about ARCOXIA Medications:Should I have a prescription to order from you?Some products available in our pharmacy require a valid perscription. If the law of your country or territory requires you to obtain perscription for any of the products which you plan to purchase you will be asked by our customer support representative to send it after you complete the order. I can purchase ARCOXIA with no prescription?Yes, our online drugstore sell pharmacy without prescription, and you can buy online ARCOXIA with no doctor prescriptions. You have a discount ARCOXIA?Yes, online-medic.com gives you a discount of 5%, enter OM05RX on the payment page
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Popular painkiller to be withdrawn
Twenty years after doctors were warned that a painkiller taken by 1.7m people a year was linked to suicides and accidental deaths, the government announced yesterday it was to be withdrawn. Co-proxamol, also known by the trade names Distalgesic, Cosalgesic and Dolgesic, is involved in between 300 and 400 deaths every year. About a fifth of those are accidental, sometimes involving alcohol. There has been concern about the dangers of the drug in overdose for decades. In 1985, after a review by the government’s Committee on the Safety of Medicines, the warnings to doctors and patients were strengthened. In 2003, a research paper in the British Medical Journal made it clear that the drug was a problem. “Self poisoning with co-proxamol is particularly dangerous and contributes substantially to drug related suicides. Restricting availability of co-proxamol could have an important role in suicide prevention,” wrote Keith Hawton, a professor of psychiatry at the Centre for Suicide Research of Oxford University, and colleagues. The study found it was implicated in nearly one in five deaths from overdose. The drugs licensing body, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, said yesterday that the 20-year-old warnings to doctors and in the patient leaflets had not had the desired effect. It announced that the painkiller would be phased out over 18 months, to allow time for patients to see their doctors and switch to an alternative.
“Whilst the risks of co-proxamol are well known to health professionals, the latest evidence is that the measures to strengthen the labelling … have been ineffective in reducing the high fatality rate involving both intentional and accidental overdose,” said Alasdair Breckenridge, the MHRA chairman. The painkiller uses a combination of paracetamol and a minor opioid called dextropropoxyphene, and can only be prescribed by doctors. Patients take it for mild to moderate pain in a number of conditions, including arthritis. Reviews have shown, however, that it is no more effective than paracetamol alone. The National Institute of Mental Health in England has adopted a suicide-reduction strategy which hopes to cut the number of deaths by overdose. The institute believes that reducing access to the means of suicide is important. In 1998, action was taken over paracetamol. The law was changed to limit pack sizes to 16 tablets in general stores and 32 in pharmacies. The CSM said there was no need for patients to stop taking co-proxamol immediately. “Co-proxamol will be phased out of the market place gradually to give patients time to discuss their treatment with their doctor and change to a suitable alternative,” said the committee’s chairman, Gordon Duff. “There is no need for panic or concern, and if patients have been taking co-proxamol continuously for a long time they should not stop without consulting their doctor.” [Before ]<--[Read more]-->[Next] |
