USED FOR:
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis
COMPOSITION:
Etoricoxib (120mg)
Therapeutic Uses:
pain analgesics
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Eoxi 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.
No information is available on the use of Eoxi 120mg Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
Eoxi 120mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Eoxi 120mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Eoxi 120mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Eoxi 120mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Eoxi 120mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Eoxi 120mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Eoxi 120mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Uses of Eoxi Tablet
Eoxi 120mg Tablet is used in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, arthralgia, muscle pain, pain during menstruation and post operative pain.
How to use Eoxi Tablet
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. Eoxi 120mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Eoxi Tablet works
Eoxi 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).
Common Abdominal pain, Palpitations, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Heartburn, Gastritis, Dizziness, Constipation, Edema, Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia, Increased blood pressure, Flatulence.
Expert advice for Eoxi Tablet
It can be taken with or without food. Eoxi 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. Eoxi 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.
Q. Is Eoxi a narcotic?
No. Eoxi is not a narcotic. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug(NSAID).
Q. Is Eoxi 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 Eoxi and celecoxib?
Both Eoxi and celecoxib are the medicines which inhibit an enzyme COX-2 (Cyclooxygenase-2) causes pain and inflammation. However, according to the research studies, Eoxi is better than celecoxib in terms of effectiveness.
Q. How to differentiate Eoxi and ibuprofen?
Eoxi 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 Eoxi.
Q. Can warfarin be used with Eoxi?
No. Eoxi 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 Eoxi for hypertension?
No. Eoxi 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 Eoxi?
Normally painkillers are to be avoided in a patient with diabetes. Eoxi 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 Eoxi.
Q. Can I take Eoxi along with Thiocolchicoside?
Yes. Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant which is given in combination with Eoxi but it is not approved. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Q. How to differentiate Eoxi and meloxicam?
Meloxicam causes gastric toxicity and can lead to black stools due to bleeding whereas Eoxi is comparatively safer for the gastric mucosa. Eoxi has cardiovascular (heart attack and stroke) side effects.
Q. Can I take diclofenac along with Eoxi?
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 Eoxi?
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 Eoxi?
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 Eoxi?
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 Eoxi?
No. Eoxi 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 Eoxi?
Naproxen is a non-selective Cyclooxygenase (COX) blocker whereas Eoxi is a selective COX-2 blocker. Eoxi has lesser gastric side effects. In research studies, Eoxi has been found to have better effectiveness but the side effects are more.
Q. How is etodolac different from Eoxi?
Etodolac and Eoxi 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 Eoxi.
Q. What is the contraindication for Eoxi?
Contraindications with Eoxi 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 Eoxi for allergy?
No. Eoxi is not to be taken in a case of allergy.
Q. Can I use Eoxi for chest pain?
No. Eoxi is absolutely contraindicated in chest pain. Immediately consult your doctor if you have a chest pain.
Q. Can I use Eoxi for inflammation?
Yes. Eoxi can be used for inflammation. It helps to reduce the inflammation and pain associated with inflammation. Eoxi 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 Eoxi?
No. Tonsillitis is caused due to infections in the tonsils which is most commonly by the bacteria. Antibiotics are used to treat tonsillitis. Eoxi 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 Eoxi?
Yes. Eoxi can be used for pain management. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the tendonitis. Eoxi 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 Eoxi for pain?
Yes. Eoxi can be used for pain management. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the condition. Eoxi 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 Eoxi in fever?
No. Eoxi is a pain killer. It is not a medicine to be taken for fever.
Q. Can I use Eoxi in sciatica?
Yes. Eoxi 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. Eoxi 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 Eoxi for arthritis and pain management?
Yes. Eoxi can be used for arthritis and pain management. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the condition. Eoxi 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 Eoxi for ankylosing spondylitis?
Yes. Eoxi can be used for ankylosing spondylitis. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the condition.
Q. Can I take Eoxi for a sore throat?
Sore throat is mostly caused by bacteria so antibiotics are given to treat a sore throat whereas Eoxi 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 Eoxi for a migraine?
Eoxi 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 Eoxi?
Yes. Eoxi 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 Eoxi.
Q. Can I take Eoxi for gout treatment?
Eoxi 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 Eoxi?
When oral contraceptives and Eoxi 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 Eoxi is prescribed by a doctor do inform you are taking oral contraceptive.
Q. Can I take methotrexate with Eoxi?
Blood levels of methotrexate is increased when it is given with Eoxi. Proper monitoring of the blood levels and adequate dose adjustments are required if they are prescribed together.
Q. Can I take lithium with Eoxi?
Eoxi 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 Eoxi with tacrolimus?
No. You should avoid Eoxi with tacrolimus. It increases the risk of kidney damage by many folds when these two are given together.
Q. Can I take Eoxi for osteoarthritis?
Yes, you can take Eoxi for osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a joint disease and Eoxi may help in reducing the pain associated with the disease.
Q. Can I take Eoxi in heart disease?
No, you should not take Eoxi if you have heart disease or increased risk of heart disease. Eoxi increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and hypertension. Inform your doctor if you have heart disease before you start taking Eoxi.
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