Exxib 60, 90 & 120 mg FC tablets
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Symptomatic relief of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute gouty arthritis, and moderate to severe acute post-operative pain.
Dosage (summary)
90 mg once daily for RA and AS; 120 mg once daily for acute gout; 90 mg or 120 mg for acute pain, max 8 days.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Lithium
- Digoxin
- Warfarin
- Diuretics
- ACE inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to etoricoxib
- Active peptic ulceration
- Severe hepatic dysfunction
- Creatinine clearance < 30 mL/min
Common side effects
- Hypertension
- Dizziness
- Abdominal pain
- Fluid retention
- Hypersensitivity reactions
Counselling Points
- Take with or without food
- Use lowest effective dose
- Monitor for GI and cardiovascular symptoms
Serious warnings
- Cardiovascular events risk
- Gastrointestinal complications
- Serious skin reactions
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