Side Effects:

Common Abdominal pain, Palpitations, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Heartburn, Gastritis, Dizziness, Constipation, Edema, Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia, Increased blood pressure, Flatulence.

Expert advice for Torcoxia Bcd Tablet
It can be taken with or without food. Torcoxia bcd 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. Torcoxia bcd 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Torcoxia bcd a narcotic?
No. Torcoxia bcd is not a narcotic. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug(NSAID).

Q. Is Torcoxia bcd a painkiller?
Yes. It is a pain killer. It belongs to the class of medications known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Q. What is the difference between Torcoxia bcd and celecoxib?
Both Torcoxia bcd and celecoxib are the medicines which inhibit an enzyme COX-2 (Cyclooxygenase-2) causes pain and inflammation. However, according to the research studies, Torcoxia bcd is better than celecoxib in terms of effectiveness.

Q. How to differentiate Torcoxia bcd and ibuprofen?
Torcoxia bcd 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 Torcoxia bcd.

Q. Can warfarin be used with Torcoxia bcd?
No. Torcoxia bcd 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.

Q. Can I use Torcoxia bcd for hypertension?
No. Torcoxia bcd 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.

Q. Can a patient of diabetes use Torcoxia bcd?
Normally painkillers are to be avoided in a patient with diabetes. Torcoxia bcd 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 Torcoxia bcd.

Q. Can I take Torcoxia bcd along with Thiocolchicoside?
Yes. Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant which is given in combination with Torcoxia bcd but it is not approved. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.

Q. How to differentiate Torcoxia bcd and meloxicam?
Meloxicam causes gastric toxicity and can lead to black stools due to bleeding whereas Torcoxia bcd is comparatively safer for the gastric mucosa. Torcoxia bcd has cardiovascular (heart attack and stroke) side effects.

Q. Can I take diclofenac along with Torcoxia bcd?
Both are pain killers. If they are taken together it increases the chances of side effects so better consult your doctor before starting them.

Q. Can I take paracetamol with Torcoxia bcd?
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.

Q. Can I take pregabalin with Torcoxia bcd?
Yes. They can be taken together but you need to consult your doctor before starting any of these medications or in combination.

Q. Can I take tramadol along with Torcoxia bcd?
Yes. They can be taken together but you need to consult your doctor before starting any of these medications or in combination.

Q. Can acenocoumarol be taken along with Torcoxia bcd?
No. Torcoxia bcd 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.

Q. How is naproxen different from Torcoxia bcd?
Naproxen is a non-selective Cyclooxygenase (COX) blocker whereas Torcoxia bcd is a selective COX-2 blocker. Torcoxia bcd has lesser gastric side effects. In research studies, Torcoxia bcd has been found to have better effectiveness but the side effects are more.

Q. How is etodolac different from Torcoxia bcd?
Etodolac and Torcoxia bcd 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 Torcoxia bcd.

Q. What is the contraindication for Torcoxia bcd?
Contraindications with Torcoxia bcd are allergy or hypersensitivity, heart disease, high blood pressure, renal failure, gastric ulceration, history of stroke, pregnancy, lactation and severe liver dysfunction.

Q. Can I use Torcoxia bcd for allergy?
No. Torcoxia bcd is not to be taken in a case of allergy.

Q. Can I use Torcoxia bcd for chest pain?
No. Torcoxia bcd is absolutely contraindicated in chest pain. Immediately consult your doctor if you have a chest pain.

Q. Can I use Torcoxia bcd for inflammation?
Yes. Torcoxia bcd can be used for inflammation. It helps to reduce the inflammation and pain associated with inflammation. Torcoxia bcd is associated with a lot of side effects so it is to give in shortest duration possible and the lowest effective daily dose.

Q. Can tonsillitis be treated with Torcoxia bcd?
No. Tonsillitis is caused due to infections in the tonsils which is most commonly by the bacteria. Antibiotics are used to treat tonsillitis. Torcoxia bcd is a pain killer and can be used only to reduce the pain associated with tonsillitis but only with a prescription of a doctor.

Q. Can tendonitis be treated with Torcoxia bcd?
Yes. Torcoxia bcd can be used for pain management. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the tendonitis. Torcoxia bcd is associated with a lot of side effects so it is to give in shortest duration possible and the lowest effective daily dose.

Q. Can I use Torcoxia bcd for pain?
Yes. Torcoxia bcd can be used for pain management. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the condition. Torcoxia bcd is associated with a lot of side effects so it is to give in shortest duration possible and the lowest effective daily dose.

Q. Can I use Torcoxia bcd in fever?
No. Torcoxia bcd is a pain killer. It is not a medicine to be taken for fever.

Q. Can I use Torcoxia bcd in sciatica?
Yes. Torcoxia bcd 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. Torcoxia bcd acts as a pain killer and only decreases the pain. Consult your doctor if you are diagnosed with sciatica for proper treatment.

Q. Can I use Torcoxia bcd for arthritis and pain management?
Yes. Torcoxia bcd can be used for arthritis and pain management. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the condition. Torcoxia bcd is associated with a lot of side effects so it is to give in shortest duration possible and the lowest effective daily dose.

Q. Can I use Torcoxia bcd for ankylosing spondylitis?
Yes. Torcoxia bcd can be used for ankylosing spondylitis. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the condition.

Q. Can I take Torcoxia bcd for a sore throat?
Sore throat is mostly caused by bacteria so antibiotics are given to treat a sore throat whereas Torcoxia bcd 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.

Q. Can I take Torcoxia bcd for a migraine?
Torcoxia bcd is a pain killer but it is not approved for the treatment of pain associated with a migraine.

Q. Can dental pain be treated with Torcoxia bcd?
Yes. Torcoxia bcd 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 Torcoxia bcd.

Q. Can I take Torcoxia bcd for gout treatment?
Torcoxia bcd can be given for acute gout as shown by the research studies. It provides relief by decreasing the pain and inflammation associated with gout.

Q. Can I take oral contraceptives with Torcoxia bcd?
When oral contraceptives and Torcoxia bcd 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 Torcoxia bcd is prescribed by a doctor do inform you are taking oral contraceptive.

Q. Can I take methotrexate with Torcoxia bcd?
Blood levels of methotrexate is increased when it is given with Torcoxia bcd. Proper monitoring of the blood levels and adequate dose adjustments are required if they are prescribed together.

Q. Can I take lithium with Torcoxia bcd?
Torcoxia bcd 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.

Q. Can I take Torcoxia bcd with tacrolimus?
No. You should avoid Torcoxia bcd with tacrolimus. It increases the risk of kidney damage by many folds when these two are given together.

Q. Can I take Torcoxia bcd for osteoarthritis?
Yes, you can take Torcoxia bcd for osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a joint disease and Torcoxia bcd may help in reducing the pain associated with the disease.

Q. Can I take Torcoxia bcd in heart disease?
No, you should not take Torcoxia bcd if you have heart disease or increased risk of heart disease. Torcoxia bcd increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and hypertension. Inform your doctor if you have heart disease before you start taking Torcoxia bcd.