Etotroy 60 mg Tablet

Composition of Etotroy 60 mg Tablet

Etotroy 60 mg Tablet contains Etoricoxib 60 mg. It belongs to the Selective COX-2 inhibitor (Coxib) class of medicines.

Uses of Etotroy 60 mg Tablet

• Relief of pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis
• rheumatoid arthritis
• ankylosing spondylitis
• acute musculoskeletal pain
• acute gouty arthritis
• and dental/post-operative pain (as prescribed).

Key benefits

• Reduces joint pain and swelling
• Improves mobility in arthritis
• Provides relief in acute gout attacks
• Helps in dental and musculoskeletal pain

How Etotroy 60 mg Tablet works

Etoricoxib is a selective COX-2 inhibitor (NSAID). It reduces the formation of prostaglandins responsible for pain, swelling and inflammation, while sparing COX-1 to a greater extent than non-selective NSAIDs.

How to take Etotroy 60 mg Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily; may be taken with or without food (food may delay onset). Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration; swallow with water and do not exceed the recommended dose.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take the missed dose of Etotroy as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Etotroy than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Etotroy 60 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Etotroy are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• stomach pain/indigestion
• nausea
• diarrhoea
• headache
• dizziness
• swelling (oedema)
• increased blood pressure

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Etotroy 60 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Not recommended in active peptic ulcer/bleeding, severe heart failure, established ischemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease or cerebrovascular disease. Use with caution in hypertension, fluid retention/edema, kidney or liver impairment, elderly patients, dehydration, and history of ulcers/GI bleeding. May increase risk of cardiovascular thrombotic events; monitor blood pressure and avoid long-term/high-dose use unless advised. Stop and seek care if chest pain, shortness of breath, black stools, vomiting blood, severe rash or allergic symptoms occur.

Interactions with other medicines

Warfarin/other anticoagulants (↑bleeding/INR), aspirin/other NSAIDs (↑GI risk), ACE inhibitors/ARBs and diuretics (↓renal function/↓antihypertensive effect), lithium (↑levels), methotrexate (↑toxicity), ciclosporin/tacrolimus (↑nephrotoxicity), rifampicin (↓etoricoxib levels), oral contraceptives/estrogens (↑exposure), corticosteroids/SSRIs (↑GI bleed risk)

How to store Etotroy 60 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

TROIKAA PHARMACEUTICALS`

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic / Anti-inflammatory (NSAID)

Drug class:

Selective COX-2 inhibitor (Coxib)