General information
Arcoxia belongs to a group of medicines called cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) specific inhibitors. It is used for the following: acute and chronic treatment of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, management of ankylosing spondylitis, relief of chronic musculoskeletal and of acute pain. The using of this drug doesn’t damage the gastrointestinal tract.
Directions
Precautions
You should not use Arcoxia if you are pregnant, have allergy, chest pain, diabetes, heart illnesses, high blood pressure, hypokalemia or convulsion. Avoid smoking. Take Arcoxia only when prescribed by your doctor.
Contraindications
You should not use the drug if you are allergic to the components, pregnant or breastfeeding; if you have asthma, angina, heart attack or a blocked artery in your heart, kidney or liver diseases, gastrointestinal bleeding, hyperkalemia, high blood pressure, Crohn’s disease.
Drug interaction
Inform your doctor about all drugs you use, especially warfarin, inhibitors of angiotensin converting enzyme, acetylsalicylic acid and rifampicin. If necessary seek emergency medical help at once.
Missed dose
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. Skip the missed dose if it is time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Overdose
Call emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for additional information.
Storage
Store your medicines at room temperature between 59-86 F (15-30 C). Store away from moisture and light. Keep it out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Note
The information presented at the site has a general character. Note please this information cannot be used for self-treatment and self diagnosis. You should consult with your doctor or health care adviser regarding any specific instructions of your condition. The information is reliable, but we concede it could contain mistakes. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other damage caused by use of this information on the site and also for consequences of self-treatment.
Possible side effect
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction, asthenia, disorder, body pain, sickness,hyperhidrosis, depression or retching.
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