USED FOR:
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis
COMPOSITION:
Etoricoxib (90mg)
Therapeutic Uses:
pain analgesics
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Eracox 90mg 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 Eracox 90mg Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
Eracox 90mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Eracox 90mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Eracox 90mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Eracox 90mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Eracox 90mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Eracox 90mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Eracox 90mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Uses of Eracox Tablet
Eracox 90mg Tablet is used in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, arthralgia, muscle pain, pain during menstruation and post operative pain.
How to use Eracox 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. Eracox 90mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Eracox Tablet works
Eracox 90mg 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 Eracox Tablet
It can be taken with or without food. Eracox 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. Eracox 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 Eracox a narcotic?
No. Eracox is not a narcotic. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug(NSAID).
Q. Is Eracox 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 Eracox and celecoxib?
Both Eracox and celecoxib are the medicines which inhibit an enzyme COX-2 (Cyclooxygenase-2) causes pain and inflammation. However, according to the research studies, Eracox is better than celecoxib in terms of effectiveness.
Q. How to differentiate Eracox and ibuprofen?
Eracox 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 Eracox.
Q. Can warfarin be used with Eracox?
No. Eracox 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 Eracox for hypertension?
No. Eracox 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 Eracox?
Normally painkillers are to be avoided in a patient with diabetes. Eracox 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 Eracox.
Q. Can I take Eracox along with Thiocolchicoside?
Yes. Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant which is given in combination with Eracox but it is not approved. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Q. How to differentiate Eracox and meloxicam?
Meloxicam causes gastric toxicity and can lead to black stools due to bleeding whereas Eracox is comparatively safer for the gastric mucosa. Eracox has cardiovascular (heart attack and stroke) side effects.
Q. Can I take diclofenac along with Eracox?
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 Eracox?
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 Eracox?
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 Eracox?
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 Eracox?
No. Eracox 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 Eracox?
Naproxen is a non-selective Cyclooxygenase (COX) blocker whereas Eracox is a selective COX-2 blocker. Eracox has lesser gastric side effects. In research studies, Eracox has been found to have better effectiveness but the side effects are more.
Q. How is etodolac different from Eracox?
Etodolac and Eracox 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 Eracox.
Q. What is the contraindication for Eracox?
Contraindications with Eracox 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 Eracox for allergy?
No. Eracox is not to be taken in a case of allergy.
Q. Can I use Eracox for chest pain?
No. Eracox is absolutely contraindicated in chest pain. Immediately consult your doctor if you have a chest pain.
Q. Can I use Eracox for inflammation?
Yes. Eracox can be used for inflammation. It helps to reduce the inflammation and pain associated with inflammation. Eracox 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 Eracox?
No. Tonsillitis is caused due to infections in the tonsils which is most commonly by the bacteria. Antibiotics are used to treat tonsillitis. Eracox 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 Eracox?
Yes. Eracox can be used for pain management. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the tendonitis. Eracox 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 Eracox for pain?
Yes. Eracox can be used for pain management. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the condition. Eracox 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 Eracox in fever?
No. Eracox is a pain killer. It is not a medicine to be taken for fever.
Q. Can I use Eracox in sciatica?
Yes. Eracox 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. Eracox 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 Eracox for arthritis and pain management?
Yes. Eracox can be used for arthritis and pain management. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the condition. Eracox 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 Eracox for ankylosing spondylitis?
Yes. Eracox can be used for ankylosing spondylitis. It helps to decrease the pain and reduces the inflammation associated with the condition.
Q. Can I take Eracox for a sore throat?
Sore throat is mostly caused by bacteria so antibiotics are given to treat a sore throat whereas Eracox 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 Eracox for a migraine?
Eracox 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 Eracox?
Yes. Eracox 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 Eracox.
Q. Can I take Eracox for gout treatment?
Eracox 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 Eracox?
When oral contraceptives and Eracox 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 Eracox is prescribed by a doctor do inform you are taking oral contraceptive.
Q. Can I take methotrexate with Eracox?
Blood levels of methotrexate is increased when it is given with Eracox. Proper monitoring of the blood levels and adequate dose adjustments are required if they are prescribed together.
Q. Can I take lithium with Eracox?
Eracox 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 Eracox with tacrolimus?
No. You should avoid Eracox with tacrolimus. It increases the risk of kidney damage by many folds when these two are given together.
Q. Can I take Eracox for osteoarthritis?
Yes, you can take Eracox for osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a joint disease and Eracox may help in reducing the pain associated with the disease.
Q. Can I take Eracox in heart disease?
No, you should not take Eracox if you have heart disease or increased risk of heart disease. Eracox increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and hypertension. Inform your doctor if you have heart disease before you start taking Eracox.
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