Eberil 60/Eberil 90/Eberil 120

Eberil 60/Eberil 90/Eberil 120

etoricoxib

Manufacturer:

Unison

Distributor:

Medispec
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Etoricoxib
Indications/Uses
Acute & chronic symptomatic treatment of OA & RA. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), acute gouty arthritis & pain eg, primary dysmenorrhea & minor dental procedures.
Dosage/Direction for Use
OA 30 or 60 mg once daily. Not to exceed 60 mg daily. RA & AS 60 mg once daily, may be increased to max: 90 mg once daily. Acute pain & gouty arthritis, primary dysmenorrhea Not to exceed 120 mg once daily for 8 days. Minor dental procedures Not to exceed 90 mg once daily for 8 days.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. CHF (NYHA II-IV); established ischemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease &/or cerebrovascular disease including patients who have recently undergone CABG surgery or angioplasty; inadequately controlled HTN; increased risk of CV disease eg, ischemic heart disease & stroke. Pregnancy.
Special Precautions
Discontinue use if hypersensitivity occurs. Not a substitute for aspirin in CV prophylaxis. Increased risk of thrombotic events eg, MI, stroke. Significant risk factors for CV events eg, HTN, hyperlipidaemia, DM, smoking. Hepatic or renal dysfunction. Not recommended in women of childbearing potential. Not to be used during pregnancy & lactation. Not to be given in childn. Elderly >65 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Alveolar osteitis, edema/fluid retention, dizziness, headache, palpitations, arrhythmia, HTN, bronchospasm, constipation, flatulence, gastritis, heartburn/acid reflux, diarrhea, dyspepsia/epigastric discomfort, nausea, vomiting, esophagitis, oral ulcer, increased ALT & AST, ecchymosis, asthenia/fatigue, flu-like disease.
Drug Interactions
Warfarin, rifampin, MTX, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, AIIAs, lithium, OCs, HRT, aspirin.
MIMS Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
ATC Classification
M01AH05 - etoricoxib ; Belongs to the class of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, coxibs.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Eberil 120 FC tab 120 mg
Packing/Price
3 × 10's
Form
Eberil 60 FC tab 60 mg
Packing/Price
3 × 10's
Form
Eberil 90 FC tab 90 mg
Packing/Price
3 × 10's
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