Etovan (Etoricoxib)

Therapeutic Group : NSAID & Analgesic

Presentation:

Etovan-60 Tablet: Each film coated tablet contains Etoricoxib INN 60 mg.
Etovan-90 Tablet: Each film coated tablet contains Etoricoxib INN 90 mg.
Etovan-120 Tablet: Each film coated tablet contains Etoricoxib INN 120 mg.

Indications:

Etoricoxib is indicated for:
•Acute and chronic treatment of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
•The management of ankylosing spondylitis (AS)
•Treatment of acute gouty arthritis
•Other acute & chronic musculoskeletal pain

Dosage & Administration:

The recommended dose for adult and patient over 16 years:
Acute pain: 120 mg once daily. Etoricoxib 120 mg should be used only for acute symptomatic period, limited to a maximum of 8 days treatment. Chronic musculoskeletal pain: 60 mg once daily. Osteoarthritis: 30 mg once daily, increased if necessary to 60 mg once daily. Rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis: 90 mg once daily. Acute gout: 120 mg once daily for max. 8 days. Max. 60 mg daily in mild hepatic impairment; max. 60 mg on alternate days or 30 mg once daily in moderate hepatic impairment.

Contrainidications:

Hypersensitivity to any component of this product, severe hepatic impairment, inflammatory bowel disease, congestive heart failure, peripheral artery disease, established ischemia, uncontrolled hypertension (persistently above 140/90 mmHg) & breast-feeding mother.

Warning & Precautions:

The drug should be avoided in case of severe hepatic impairment and in renal impairment (if creatinine clearance less than 30 ml/ minute)

Side effects:

Dry mouth, taste disturbance, mouth ulcer, flatulence, constipation, appetite and weight changes, chest pain , fatigue, paraesthesia, influenza like syndrome, myalgia etc. may occur.

Drug interaction:

Warfarin, Rifampicin, Methotrexate, ACE Inhibitor, Angiotensin II Antagonists, Lithium, Aspirin, Oral contraceptives may interact with Etoricoxib.

Use in special groups:

Use in pregnancy: Etoricoxib should be avoided in late pregnancy.
Use in nursing mother: Because of the possible adverse effects on nursing infants, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug.

Packing:

Etovan-60 Tablets: Each box contains 30’s tablets in blister pack.
Etovan-90 Tablet: Each box contains 30’s tablets in blister pack.
Etovan-120 Tablet: Each box contains 20’s tablets in blister pack.