Pregnancy Interaction

 

• Etrik 120mg Tablet (Etoricoxib) is not advised during pregnancy, particularly in the third trimester, due to potential injury to the fetus or adverse effects on the baby's heart (premature closure of the ductus arteriosus).

 

• First and second trimesters: Only use if a doctor expressly says to do so and the advantages exceed the hazards.

 

• Breastfeeding: It's not certain if etoricoxib gets into breast milk; therefore, you should stay away from it while breastfeeding unless your doctor tells you to.

 

 

FAQ for Medicine

 

Q1. What is the purpose of Etrik 120mg Tablet?

It helps with pain and swelling from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, and after dental or orthopedic surgery.

 

Q2: Is it okay for me to take Etrik 120 mg every day?

Yes, but only for a short time, as your doctor says you should. Using it for a long time or in excessive doses may raise the risk of heart problems.

 

Q3. Is it okay to take Etrik 120 mg without eating?

You can take it with or without food; however, taking it after meals helps calm your stomach.

 

Q4. Is it safe for those with kidney problems to take Etrik 120mg?

No, it should be used with caution in people who have kidney disease since it may make their kidneys work worse.

 

Q5. Does Etrik 120mg make you want to do it again?

No, it doesn't make you want to do it again.

 

 

Expert Advice

 

• For the best effects, take this drug at the same time every day.

 

• Don't drink alcohol or smoke while you're getting treatment, as this could raise your risk of stomach or heart problems.

 

• Check your blood pressure often if you use this medicine for a long time.

 

• Tell your doctor if you have had heart disease, a stroke, high blood pressure, or liver or renal problems in the past.

 

• Not good for kids younger than 16 years old.

 

• Don't use it right before or after heart bypass surgery (CABG).

 

 Side effects

 

• Pain in the stomach, acidity, or indigestion

 

• Feeling sick or throwing up

 

• Headaches or feeling dizzy

 

• Leg or ankles swelling (edema)

 

• High blood pressure

 

• Burning in the heart

 

• Serious (rare) adverse effects:

 

• Pain in the chest and trouble breathing

 

• Bleeding or ulcers in the stomach that are really bad

 

• Yellowing of the face and eyes are signs of liver problems.
• If these happen, get medical attention right away.

 

 

How It Works

 

Etrik 120mg Tablet has etoricoxib in it, which is a selective COX-2 inhibitor (NSAID).

It works by stopping the COX-2 enzyme from making prostaglandins, which are molecules that induce pain, swelling, and inflammation.

It lowers prostaglandins, which gives strong pain relief, lowers inflammation, and has fewer adverse stomach effects than regular NSAIDs.

 

Medicines Interaction

 

• Blood pressure drugs like enalapril and losartan may not work as well.

 

• Diuretics (water tablets) may raise the risk to your kidneys.

 

• Anticoagulants (warfarin) made it more likely to bleed.

 

• Methotrexate may elevate its blood level, which could make it more harmful.

 

• Cyclosporine or tacrolimus may cause problems with the kidneys.

 

• Taking aspirin or other NSAIDs raises the chance of getting stomach ulcers.

 

• Tell your doctor about all the medicines and supplements you are taking.

 

 

How to Use

 

• Take one tablet every day or as your doctor tells you to.

 

• Do not crush or chew the tablet; just swallow it whole with a glass of water.

 

• You can take it before or after meals to ease stomach pain.

 

• Take the missed dose as soon as you can, unless it's close to the next scheduled dose.

 

• Don't take twice as much medicine to make up for a missed dosage.

 

 

Uses/indications

 

• Osteoarthritis: alleviation from joint pain and stiffness

 

• Rheumatoid arthritis is long-term inflammation of the joints.

 

• Ankylosing spondylitis causes pain in the spine and joints.

 

• Acute gout is when your joints suddenly swell and hurt.

 

• Pain in the teeth or bones after surgery

 

• Pain and swelling in the muscles and joints