Uses / Indications:
Alcoxib 120mg Tablet is used for pain relief. It relieves pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis.
Pregnancy interaction:
Alcoxib 120mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
It can be taken with or without food. Alcoxib may cause fewer stomach problems as compared with other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen. It can also affect kidneys or cause permanent kidney damage if taken for a long time. Alcoxib can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Side Effects:
Abdominal pain, Palpitations, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Heartburn, Gastritis, Dizziness, Constipation, Edema (swelling), Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia, Increased blood pressure, Flatulence.
How to use:
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. Alcoxib 120mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Alcoxib 120mg 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 pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Faq for medicine:
Is Alcoxib a narcotic? : No. Alcoxib is not a narcotic. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug(NSAID). |Is Alcoxib a painkiller? : Yes. It is a pain killer. It belongs to the class of medications known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).|What is the difference between Alcoxib and celecoxib? : Both Alcoxib and celecoxib are the medicines which inhibit an enzyme COX-2 (Cyclooxygenase-2) causes pain and inflammation. However, according to the research studies, Alcoxib is better than celecoxib in terms of effectiveness. |How to differentiate Alcoxib and ibuprofen? : Alcoxib is a Selective Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor which is an enzyme responsible for pain and inflammation but ibuprofen in a non-selective COX inhibitor which has more gastric side effects like gastric ulceration as compared to Alcoxib.|Can warfarin be used with Alcoxib? : No. Alcoxib should be avoided with warfarin as they both lead to increase in bleeding tendencies. Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the medications. If given together then the therapy should be monitored closely.|Can I use Alcoxib for hypertension? : No. Alcoxib is a pain killer. It should be avoided in hypertension as it can lead to failure of the antihypertensive therapy and there is increased risk of fluid retention and oedema.|Can a patient of diabetes use Alcoxib? : Normally painkillers are to be avoided in a patient with diabetes. Alcoxib can increase the risk of kidney failure when given in a patient of diabetes with compromised renal function. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes before starting Alcoxib.|Can I take Alcoxib along with Thiocolchicoside? : Yes. Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant which is given in combination with Alcoxib but it is not approved. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.|How to differentiate Alcoxib and meloxicam? : Meloxicam causes gastric toxicity and can lead to black stools due to bleeding whereas Alcoxib is comparatively safer for the gastric mucosa. Alcoxib has cardiovascular (heart attack and stroke) side effects.|Can I take diclofenac along with Alcoxib? : Both are pain killers. If they are taken together it increases the chances of side effects so better consult your doctor before starting them.|Can I take paracetamol with Alcoxib? : Yes. They can be taken together but it increases the chances of liver damage. It can only be taken after consultation with your doctor before starting any of these medications or in combination.|Can I take pregabalin with Alcoxib? : Yes. They can be taken together but you need to consult your doctor before starting any of these medications or in combination.|Can I take tramadol along with Alcoxib? : Yes. They can be taken together but you need to consult your doctor before starting any of these medications or in combination.|Can acenocoumarol be taken along with Alcoxib? : No. Alcoxib should be avoided with acenocoumarol as they both lead to increase in bleeding tendencies. Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the medications. If given together then the therapy should be monitored closely.|How is naproxen different from Alcoxib? : Naproxen is a non-selective Cyclooxygenase (COX) blocker whereas Alcoxib is a selective COX-2 blocker. Alcoxib has lesser gastric side effects. In research studies, Alcoxib has been found to have better effectiveness but the side effects are more.|How is etodolac different from Alcoxib? : Etodolac and Alcoxib both are COX-2 inhibitors, an enzyme associated with the pain and inflammation but the COX-1 selectivity for etodolac is more as compared to Alcoxib.|What is the contraindication for Alcoxib? : Contraindications with Alcoxib are allergy or hypersensitivity, heart disease, high blood pressure, renal failure, gastric ulceration, history of stroke, pregnancy, lactation and severe liver dysfunction.|Can I use Alcoxib for allergy? : No. Alcoxib is not to be taken in a case of allergy.|Can I use Alcoxib for chest pain? : No. Alcoxib is absolutely contraindicated in chest pain. Immediately consult your doctor if you have a chest pain.|Can I use Alcoxib for inflammation? : Yes. Alcoxib can be used for inflammation. It helps to reduce the inflammation and pain associated with inflammation. Alcoxib is associated with a lot of side effects so it is to give in shortest duration possible and the lowest effective daily dose.|Can tonsillitis be treated with Alcoxib? : No. Tonsillitis is caused due to infections in the tonsils which is most commonly by the bacteria. Antibiotics are used to treat tonsillitis. Alcoxib is a pain killer and can be used only to reduce the pain associated with tonsillitis but only with a prescription of a doctor.|Can tendonitis be treated with Alcoxib? : Yes. Alcoxib can be used for pain management. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the tendonitis. Alcoxib is associated with a lot of side effects so it is to give in shortest duration possible and the lowest effective daily dose.|Can I use Alcoxib for pain? : Yes. Alcoxib can be used for pain management. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the condition. Alcoxib is associated with a lot of side effects so it is to give in shortest duration possible and the lowest effective daily dose.|Can I use Alcoxib in fever? : No. Alcoxib is a pain killer. It is not a medicine to be taken for fever.|Can I use Alcoxib in sciatica? : Yes. Alcoxib can be used to decrease the pain but it does not cure the condition. Sciatica is a disease which is caused due to problems in the nerve and vertebral column. Alcoxib acts as a pain killer and only decreases the pain. Consult your doctor if you are diagnosed with sciatica for proper treatment.|Can I use Alcoxib for arthritis and pain management? : Yes. Alcoxib can be used for arthritis and pain management. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the condition. Alcoxib is associated with a lot of side effects so it is to give in shortest duration possible and the lowest effective daily dose.|Can I use Alcoxib for ankylosing spondylitis? : Yes. Alcoxib can be used for ankylosing spondylitis. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the condition.|Can I take Alcoxib for a sore throat? : Sore throat is mostly caused by bacteria so antibiotics are given to treat a sore throat whereas Alcoxib is a pain killer so it can be given in cases of throat pain associated with it but only under the prescription of a doctor.|Can I take Alcoxib for a migraine? : Alcoxib is a pain killer but it is not approved for the treatment of pain associated with a migraine.|Can dental pain be treated with Alcoxib? : Yes. Alcoxib can be given in the dental pain as shown by the research studies. It is mostly recommended for Postoperative dental surgery pain. Do consult your doctor and inform if any ongoing medicines before starting Alcoxib.|Can I take Alcoxib for gout treatment? : Alcoxib can be given for acute gout as shown by the research studies. It provides relief by decreasing the pain and inflammation associated with gout.|Can I take oral contraceptives with Alcoxib? : When oral contraceptives and Alcoxib is given, there are increased levels of oestrogen in the body which can lead to oestrogen related side effects like clots in a deep leg vein. So if at all Alcoxib is prescribed by a doctor do inform you are taking oral contraceptive.|Can I take methotrexate with Alcoxib? : Blood levels of methotrexate is increased when it is given with Alcoxib. Proper monitoring of the blood levels and adequate dose adjustments are required if they are prescribed together.|Can I take lithium with Alcoxib? : Alcoxib decrease lithium renal excretion and therefore increase lithium plasma levels. If necessary, monitor blood lithium closely and adjust the lithium dosage while the combination is being taken.|Can I take Alcoxib with tacrolimus? : No. You should avoid Alcoxib with tacrolimus. It increases the risk of kidney damage by many folds when these two are given together.|Can I take Alcoxib for osteoarthritis? : Yes, you can take Alcoxib for osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a joint disease and Alcoxib may help in reducing the pain associated with the disease.|Can I take Alcoxib in heart disease? : No, you should not take Alcoxib if you have heart disease or increased risk of heart disease. Alcoxib increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and hypertension. Inform your doctor if you have heart disease before you start taking Alcoxib.
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Alcoxib with Oxyphenbutazone|Alcoxib with Metamizole / Dipyrone|Alcoxib with Nimesulide
