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Intacoxia is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Joint Pain. Intacoxia also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Intacoxia depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Intacoxia also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Heartburn, Gastritis. While these are the most often observed Intacoxia side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Intacoxia go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Intacoxia's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Intacoxia's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Intacoxia can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Intacoxia in conditions like Liver Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Kidney Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Intacoxia are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Intacoxia may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Intacoxia is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Intacoxia 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Intacoxia is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Intacoxia safe for pregnant women?
Intacoxia has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Intacoxia without medical advice.
Is the use of Intacoxia safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Intacoxia may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Intacoxia should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Intacoxia on the Kidneys?
Intacoxia can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Intacoxia on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Intacoxia. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Intacoxia on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Intacoxia. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Intacoxia 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 Intacoxia unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Intacoxia habit forming or addictive?
Intacoxia is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Intacoxia since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Intacoxia is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Intacoxia is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Intacoxia
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Intacoxia, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Intacoxia
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Intacoxia with alcohol.
Intacoxia 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.
No, Intacoxia 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.
Yes, Intacoxia 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.
Yes, Intacoxia can cause water retention (fluid retention or edema). It is common side effects of this drug. However, if you are experiencing water retention ( fluid retention or edema) after consuming this drug then do not hesitate to inform a doctor without further delay.
It is recommended to avoid taking Intacoxia with diclofenac 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