Wavcox 90MG Tab

Tablet

Relief of pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis; acute musculoskeletal pain (as prescribed).

Etoricoxib is a selective COX-2 inhibitor (NSAID). It reduces the production of prostaglandins responsible for pain and inflammation while having less effect on COX-1 compared with non-selective NSAIDs.

Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed, preferably at the same time each day, with or without food (food may delay onset). Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration; swallow with water and do not crush/chew unless advised.

Stomach pain/indigestion, nausea, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, swelling (edema), increased blood pressure

Prescription-only NSAID. Risk of serious cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke) may increase with dose/duration; avoid/use with caution in patients with heart disease, uncontrolled hypertension, or history of stroke. Can cause GI irritation/ulcer/bleeding (risk higher in elderly, with alcohol, steroids, anticoagulants). May worsen kidney function and cause fluid retention; caution in kidney disease, heart failure, dehydration. Monitor blood pressure; caution in liver disease. Avoid in patients with NSAID/aspirin allergy, active peptic ulcer or GI bleeding. Stop and seek care for chest pain, shortness of breath, black stools, severe abdominal pain, facial swelling, or rash.

Warfarin/other anticoagulants (↑ bleeding/INR), antiplatelets like aspirin/clopidogrel (↑ bleeding), other NSAIDs (↑ GI/kidney risk), ACE inhibitors/ARBs and diuretics (↑ kidney risk, ↓ antihypertensive effect), lithium (↑ levels), methotrexate (↑ toxicity), cyclosporine/tacrolimus (↑ kidney risk), corticosteroids (↑ GI bleed), rifampicin (↓ etoricoxib levels)

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

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