Etrobax 120 Tablet (Etoricoxib 120mg)

ETROBAX 120 MG TABLET belongs to a group of medications called ‘non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat pain, swelling and inflammation in the conditions of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout in people with greater than 16 years of age. Besides this, it is also used to treat moderate pain after dental surgery. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative bone disease in which the tissue supporting the joints wears down. Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition in which the immune system attacks its own tissue leading to joint pain and inflammation. Ankylosing spondylitis is the inflammation of the spine and large joints. Gout is characterized by pain and inflammation in the joints due to the deposition of uric acid crystals.

ETROBAX 120MG TABLET contains ‘etoricoxib’ which works by blocking the release of a chemical messenger called prostaglandin, produced by COX-2, whichis responsible for pain, swelling and inflammation. ETROBAX 120MG TABLET acts at the affected area and acts specifically at the pain site. The benefit of COX-2 inhibitors is that they protect the stomach lining from the ulcer effect caused by other pain killers, ibuprofen and aspirin.

ETROBAX 120MG TABLET is available in tablet form and injection. Take an oral form of ETROBAX 120MG TABLET as advised by your doctor. A healthcare professional will give the injection form of ETROBAX 120MG TABLET, do not self-administer. Common side-effects of ETROBAX 120MG TABLET are stomach pain, dry socket, swelling of the legs, dizziness, headache, palpitations (pounding heart), increased blood pressure, shortness of breath, constipation, flatulence, gastritis (inflammation of the lining of the stomach), heartburn, diarrhoea, indigestion (dyspepsia), nausea, vomiting, inflammation of the oesophagus (food pipe), mouth ulcers, general weakness and flu-like illness (fever, cold, cough, or sore throat).

Do not take ETROBAX 120MG TABLET if you are allergic to etoricoxib, other pain killers or any other ingredients present in it. Inform your doctor if you have ulcers or bleeding in your stomach, severe liver and/or kidney impairment, colitis (inflammation of the large intestine), uncontrolled blood pressure, heart problems such as chest pain, heart attack or heart failure and stroke. Do not take it if you are under 16 years of age, pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you are dehydrated (because of vomiting or diarrhoea), have oedema (swelling due to fluid retention), infection, diabetes (high blood sugar) and high cholesterol, are a smoker or have age above 65 years.

Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Gout.

ETROBAX 120MG TABLET contains ‘etoricoxib’ which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It acts as both analgesic (reduce pain) and an anti-inflammatory (reduce inflammation) agent. It is a selective COX-2 inhibitor. COX-2 enzymes are responsible for converting arachidonic acid to prostaglandins that are inflammatory mediators. The blocking of COX-2 reduces the production of prostaglandins, eventually decreasing pain and inflammation.

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ETROBAX 120MG TABLET is available in two dosage forms: oral tablet and injection.Oral tablet: ETROBAX 120MG TABLET tablets are swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break them. The dose and duration are prescribed by your doctor. It is usually taken with or without food. However, the onset of action is faster when taken without food. It is advisable to take tablets at a fixed time every day. Injection: ETROBAX 120MG TABLET injection is given with a syringe by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Like all medicines, ETROBAX 120MG TABLET may cause side-effects such as stomach pain, dry socket (severe pain after tooth extraction), swelling of the legs or feet due to fluid retention (edema), dizziness, headache, palpitations (pounding heart), increased blood pressure, wheezing or shortness of breath, constipation, flatulence, gastritis (inflammation of the lining of the stomach), heartburn, diarrhea, indigestion (dyspepsia), nausea (feeling sick), vomiting (being sick), inflammation of the esophagus (food pipe), mouth ulcers, changes in blood tests related to your liver, weakness, fatigue, (tiredness) and flu-like illness (fever, cold, cough, or sore throat).