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Powercoxib is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. The alternative uses of Powercoxib have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Powercoxib. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Powercoxib also has some side effects, the most common being Abdominal Pain, Headache, Heartburn. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Powercoxib can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Powercoxib are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Powercoxib has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Powercoxib related warnings talks about Powercoxib's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Powercoxib is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Powercoxib contraindications section.
Additionally, Powercoxib may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Powercoxib is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Powercoxib 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 Powercoxib safe for pregnant women?
Powercoxib shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Powercoxib safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Powercoxib. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Powercoxib on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Powercoxib. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Powercoxib on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Powercoxib. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Powercoxib on the Heart?
Using Powercoxib does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Powercoxib should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Powercoxib unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Powercoxib habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Powercoxib.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Powercoxib since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
No, Powercoxib is not completely safe as it has some side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Powercoxib for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Powercoxib
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Powercoxib, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Powercoxib
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Powercoxib.
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 205-206