Arcox Tablet 60mg

About Arcox Tablet 60mg

Arcox Tablet Uses

• Osteoarthritis pain and stiffness
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Acute gout flares
• Pain after dental surgery
• Chronic low back pain
• Primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods)

Arcox Tablet Benefits

• Targets the COX 2 enzyme selectively, sparing COX 1 that protects the stomach lining
• Provides effective pain and inflammation relief with once daily dosing
• Lower risk of stomach ulcers compared to older non selective NSAIDs at recommended doses
• Fast onset of action, useful for acute gout and dental pain
• Improves joint mobility and daily function in chronic arthritis

What Experts Say

Etoricoxib is a selective COX 2 inhibitor, meaning it blocks the cyclooxygenase 2 enzyme responsible for producing inflammatory prostaglandins. Because it largely spares the COX 1 enzyme that protects the stomach lining, it carries a lower risk of gastrointestinal ulceration than older non selective NSAIDs when used at recommended doses.

This selectivity does not remove cardiovascular risk. COX 2 inhibition can shift the balance between prostacyclin and thromboxane, favoring clot formation, which is why cardiovascular safety monitoring is part of standard prescribing guidance for this drug class.

Clinical trials support its effectiveness in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and acute gout, often at lower doses than needed with traditional NSAIDs. Prescribers weigh this pain relief benefit against individual cardiovascular and renal risk factors before recommending long term use.

Drug Class

• Nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAID)
• Selective COX 2 inhibitor (coxib)

Arcox Tablet 60mg formula

• Etoricoxib

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Arcox Tablet 60mg?

• Take this tablet by mouth once daily with or without food, as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water, do not crush or chew it.
• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration needed to control symptoms.
• Take this tablet at roughly the same time each day for consistent results.
• Do not exceed the dose prescribed by your doctor, even if pain persists.
• Inform your doctor if you have heart, liver, or kidney disease before starting this tablet.

Drug Interactions

• Warfarin and Other Anticoagulants: Etoricoxib can increase INR and bleeding risk when combined with blood thinners, requiring closer monitoring.
• Aspirin and Other NSAIDs: Combined use raises the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding, and etoricoxib does not replace the cardioprotective effect of low dose aspirin.
• Lithium: Etoricoxib can raise blood lithium levels, increasing the risk of lithium toxicity.
• Methotrexate: This combination can reduce methotrexate clearance and raise the risk of methotrexate toxicity.
• ACE Inhibitors, ARBs, and Diuretics: Etoricoxib can reduce the blood pressure lowering effect of these medicines and increase the risk of kidney impairment when combined.
• Cyclosporine and Tacrolimus: Combined use can increase the risk of kidney toxicity.
• Rifampicin: This medicine can lower etoricoxib blood levels, reducing its pain relieving effect.

Risks and warnings

• Heart Risk: This medicine can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, especially with long term or high dose use.
• Stomach Risk: Long term use may cause stomach ulcers or bleeding, even without earlier warning symptoms.
• Blood Pressure: This medicine can raise blood pressure or worsen existing hypertension, regular monitoring is advised.
• Liver Function: Report yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, or unusual tiredness, as these can indicate liver problems.
• Kidney Function: Use with caution in people with reduced kidney function or those taking diuretics, since fluid retention can worsen kidney stress.
• Pregnancy Warning: Avoid this medicine during pregnancy, particularly in the third trimester, due to risks to the unborn baby.

Arcox Tablet Side Effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• High blood pressure
• Swelling in the legs or ankles due to fluid retention
• Indigestion or stomach discomfort
• Nausea
• Elevated liver enzymes on blood tests
• Palpitations
• Stomach ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding
• Heart attack or stroke with long term or high dose use
• Severe allergic reaction with facial swelling or breathing difficulty
• Kidney function decline, especially with pre existing kidney disease

Storage Conditions

• Store this tablet at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius.
• Keep the strip in its original blister pack until ready to use.
• Protect from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Keep away from children and pets at all times.
• Discard expired or unused tablets safely, do not use past the expiry date.