Manufacturer: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Etoricoxib(60mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Evaxx 60mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for longer than recommended. The most common side effects of this medicine include stomach pain, edema, dizziness, headache, irregular heartbeat, and increased blood pressure. These are not usually serious but if you are worried, ask your doctor about ways of reducing or preventing them.
Etoricoxib works by blocking the effect of a natural chemical called cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) enzyme. This enzyme helps to make other chemicals, called prostaglandins, in the body. Some prostaglandins are produced at sites of injury or damage, and cause pain and inflammation.
Etoricoxib is eliminated following biotransformation to carboxylic acid and glucuronide metabolites that are excreted in urine and faeces, with little of the drug (<1%) being eliminated unchanged in the urine. Etoricoxib is metabolized primarily by the cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 isoenzyme.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Evaxx
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Contraindicated in patients with peptic ulcer, severe heart disease, stroke, and hypersensitivity.
Evaxx 60mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Evaxx 60mg Tablet.
Information regarding the use of Evaxx 60mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Etoricoxib is indicated in adults and adolescents 16 years of age and older for the symptomatic relief of osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis, and the pain and signs of inflammation associated with acute gouty arthritis.
Drug-drug interactions: ETORICOXIB may interact with anticoagulant (warfarin and aspirin), antibiotic (rifampicin), immunosuppressant (methotrexate), antihypertensives (enalapril, ramipril, losartan, valsartan, and minoxidil), diuretics, antiarrhythmic drug (digoxin), antiasthmatic drug
Do not chew, crush or break it. Evaxx 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Evaxx 60mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Evaxx 60mg Tablet helps relieve pain and inflammation.
It may cause fewer stomach problems as compared to other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen.
It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Regularly monitor your blood pressure while taking this medicine, particularly in the first two weeks after starting treatment.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
During long-term treatment, your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function.
Do not take Evaxx 60mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
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. Evaxx 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. How long do I need to take Evaxx 60mg Tablet?
You need to take Evaxx 60mg Tablet as long as your doctor recommends taking it. For dental pain, it is usually prescribed for 3 days, but if it is being used for acute pain conditions then it should be given as long as the pain lasts and not exceeding 8 days. Usually, for arthritis, it is prescribed for long-term use, which may vary from person to person.
Q. How should Evaxx 60mg Tablet be taken?
Take Evaxx 60mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Evaxx 60mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Taking the medicine without food can enhance the working of the medicine. Furthermore, do not exceed the dose recommended by your doctor.
Q. Does Evaxx 60mg Tablet cause sleepiness?
In some patients Evaxx 60mg Tablet causes sleepiness, feeling of spinning (vertigo), and dizziness. If one experiences these symptoms then driving or operating machinery should be avoided.
Q. Does Evaxx 60mg Tablet have any effect on birth control pills?
Taking Evaxx 60mg Tablet with birth control pills and hormonal replacement therapy may increase the chances of side effects. Hence, consult the doctor who will suggest an alternative method of birth control.
