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Etofine MR is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Etofine MR safe for pregnant women?
Etofine MR has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Etofine MR without medical advice.
Is the use of Etofine MR safe during breastfeeding?
Etofine MR can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Etofine MR on the Kidneys?
Etofine MR may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Etofine MR on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Etofine MR. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Etofine MR on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Etofine MR on the heart have been reported.
Etofine MR should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Etofine MR unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Etofine MR habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Etofine MR is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Etofine MR you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Etofine MR should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Etofine MR is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Etofine MR
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Etofine MR and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Etofine MR
Taking alcohol with Etofine MR can be dangerous.
Yes, Etofine MR can cause drowsiness. It is common side effects of this drug. However, if you are taking this drug and feeling drowsy, then you are recommended not to drive or use heavy machinery. Please consult your doctor if you experience any unwanted side- effects.
It is recommended to avoid taking Etofine MR with ibuprofen because both belong to the same category which may increase the risk of side effects associated with the GIT (Gastrointestinal tract). Hence you must consult a doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Etofine MR works by blocking the action of prostaglandins which is responsible for inflammations (swellings) in our body. This helps to relieve temporary painful inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It also acts as analgesic which relieves pain.
Etofine MR is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to consume this medicine if you don't require it.
Etofine MR is a brand name for etoricoxib. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug). It is a selective COX2 inhibitor, mainly used to relieve pain in a patient's suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Additionally, it also reduces fever.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 206
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 358