Is ARCOXIA and etoricoxib the same?

Is ARCOXIA and etoricoxib the same?

Arcoxia is a brand name for etoricoxib. Unbranded generic etoricoxib tablets are also available. There are four strengths of tablet available 30 mg, 60 mg, 90 mg and 120 mg. Arcoxia (etoricoxib) is only available on prescription.

What is the side effects of ARCOXIA?

Adverse Effects

  • feeling sick (nausea), vomiting.
  • heartburn, indigestion, uncomfortable feeling or pain in the stomach.
  • diarrhoea.
  • swelling of the legs, ankles or feet.
  • high blood pressure.
  • dizziness.
  • headache.

What is the best time to take ARCOXIA?

Take your ARCOXIA at about the same time each day. Taking ARCOXIA at the same time each day will have the best effect. It will also help you remember when to take the dose. It does not matter if you take ARCOXIA before or after food.

What is the benefit of ARCOXIA?

ARCOXIA helps to reduce the pain and swelling (inflammation) in the joints and muscles of people 16 years of age and older with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout.

How many ARCOXIA can I take a day?

The recommended dose is 120 mg once a day which should only be used for the acute painful period, limited to a maximum of 8 days treatment. The recommended dose is 90 mg once daily, limited to a maximum of 3 days treatment.

What is ARCOXIA good for?

What is ARCOXIA used for? ARCOXIA helps to reduce the pain and swelling (inflammation) in the joints and muscles of people 16 years of age and older with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout.

Is it safe to take ARCOXIA?

ARCOXIA can increase blood pressure in some people, especially in high doses, and this could increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Your doctor will want to check your blood pressure from time to time, to make sure that it is safe to continue treatment.

How many days can I take ARCOXIA?

The recommended dose is 120 mg once a day which should only be used for the acute painful period, limited to a maximum of 8 days treatment. The recommended dose is 90 mg once daily, limited to a maximum of 3 days treatment. If you have mild liver disease, you should not take more than 60 mg a day.

How long does it take for ARCOXIA to start working?

In this study, the median onset of action (perceptible pain relief) of 90 mg etoricoxib was 28 minutes after dosing.

Is ARCOXIA a pain reliever?

ARCOXIA belongs to a group of medicines called Coxibs. It works in a similar way to traditional anti-inflammatory medicines, known as Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), by blocking the production of substances that cause pain and inflammation.