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Etrik 120 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Joint Pain. The alternative uses of Etrik 120 Tablet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Etrik 120 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Etrik 120 Tablet are Nausea or vomiting, Heartburn, Gastritis. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Etrik 120 Tablet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Etrik 120 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Etrik 120 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Etrik 120 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Etrik 120 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Etrik 120 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Etrik 120 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Etrik 120 Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Etrik 120 Tablet 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 Etrik 120 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Etrik shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Etrik 120 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Etrik may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Etrik should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Etrik 120 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Etrik 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 Etrik 120 Tablet on the Liver?
Etrik may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Etrik 120 Tablet on the Heart?
Etrik can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Etrik 120 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Etrik 120 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Etrik 120 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Etrik 120 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Etrik 120 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Etrik 120 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Etrik 120 Tablet
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Etrik 120 Tablet and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Etrik 120 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Etrik 120 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Etrik 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.
No, Etrik is not safe for diabetic patient's, the drug may increase the risk of heart disease. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine, if you are diabetic.
Etrik comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day but taken in empty stomach work faster. So, take it without food if you need quick relief from pain. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, heart problem, kidney problem, and stomach ulcer.
Etrik 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.
It is recommended to avoid taking Etrik 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.
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