Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Etoshine Tablet
It can be taken with or without food. Etoshine 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. Etoshine 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 Etoshine a narcotic?
No. Etoshine is not a narcotic. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug(NSAID).

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

Q. How to differentiate Etoshine and ibuprofen?
Etoshine 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 Etoshine.

Q. Can warfarin be used with Etoshine?
No. Etoshine 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 Etoshine for hypertension?
No. Etoshine 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 Etoshine?
Normally painkillers are to be avoided in a patient with diabetes. Etoshine 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 Etoshine.

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

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

Q. Can I take diclofenac along with Etoshine?
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 Etoshine?
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 Etoshine?
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 Etoshine?
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 Etoshine?
No. Etoshine 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 Etoshine?
Naproxen is a non-selective Cyclooxygenase (COX) blocker whereas Etoshine is a selective COX-2 blocker. Etoshine has lesser gastric side effects. In research studies, Etoshine has been found to have better effectiveness but the side effects are more.

Q. How is etodolac different from Etoshine?
Etodolac and Etoshine 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 Etoshine.

Q. What is the contraindication for Etoshine?
Contraindications with Etoshine 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 Etoshine for allergy?
No. Etoshine is not to be taken in a case of allergy.

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

Q. Can I use Etoshine for inflammation?
Yes. Etoshine can be used for inflammation. It helps to reduce the inflammation and pain associated with inflammation. Etoshine 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 Etoshine?
No. Tonsillitis is caused due to infections in the tonsils which is most commonly by the bacteria. Antibiotics are used to treat tonsillitis. Etoshine 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 Etoshine?
Yes. Etoshine can be used for pain management. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the tendonitis. Etoshine 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 Etoshine for pain?
Yes. Etoshine can be used for pain management. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the condition. Etoshine 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 Etoshine in fever?
No. Etoshine is a pain killer. It is not a medicine to be taken for fever.

Q. Can I use Etoshine in sciatica?
Yes. Etoshine 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. Etoshine 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 Etoshine for arthritis and pain management?
Yes. Etoshine can be used for arthritis and pain management. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the condition. Etoshine 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 Etoshine for ankylosing spondylitis?
Yes. Etoshine can be used for ankylosing spondylitis. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the condition.

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

Q. Can I take Etoshine for gout treatment?
Etoshine 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 Etoshine?
When oral contraceptives and Etoshine 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 Etoshine is prescribed by a doctor do inform you are taking oral contraceptive.

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

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

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

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