Maracoxa 50 mg, 90 mg, 120 mg FC tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 16 January 2024
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Symptomatic relief of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute gouty arthritis, acute pain, primary dysmenorrhea, and post-operative dental pain.
Dosage (summary)
OA: 60 mg once daily; RA/AS: 90 mg once daily; Acute pain: 90-120 mg once daily (max 8 days); Gout: 120 mg once daily; Dysmenorrhea: 120 mg once daily; Dental pain: 90 mg once daily.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic insufficiency
- Renal insufficiency
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Lithium
- Warfarin
- Diuretics
- ACE inhibitors
- ARBs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to etoricoxib
- Active peptic ulceration
- Severe hepatic dysfunction
- Creatinine clearance <30 ml/min
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Pregnancy and lactation
Common side effects
- Hypertension
- Dizziness
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Oedema
- Palpitations
Counselling Points
- Take with or without food
- Use lowest effective dose
- Monitor for cardiovascular and gastrointestinal symptoms
- Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding
Serious warnings
- Cardiovascular events
- Gastrointestinal complications
- Serious skin reactions
- Renal effects
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