The drug "Arkoxia" is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that has an antipyretic and analgesic effect, and also blocks the formation of prostaglandins.
The medicine is made in the form of green-coated tablets, with a mass of the active active ingredient of etoricoxib 60, 90 or 120 mg. Excipients are magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, calcium hydrogen phosphate.
Indications for the use of the drug "Arkoxia"
Reviews of doctors recommend using the remedy for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, as well as for ankylosing spondylitis. The medication relieves pain and symptoms of inflammation in gouty acute arthritis.
Contraindications for the use of the drug "Arkoxia"
Instructions for use of the drug indicate the inadmissibility of taking the drug while the formation of nasal polyposis and bronchial asthma, with aspirin intolerance. It is not recommended to use the drug for erosive and ulcerative changes in the mucous membranes of the stomach or duodenum, for cerebrovascular or gastrointestinal bleeding, as well as for inflammation of the intestine. It is forbidden to use the remedy for hemophilia and other abnormalities of blood coagulation, severe renal, heart or liver failure. Treatment using the drug "Arkoxia 90" is unacceptable after coronary artery bypass grafting, with cerebrovascular diseases and ailments of peripheral arteries. Contraindications include pregnancy, breastfeeding, as well as the age of 16 years. Do not take medication with hypersensitivity to the components of the tablets.
Dosage and administration of the drug "Arkoxia"
Reviews of pharmacists talk about the use of tablets, which is independent of food intake, while the drug should be washed down with a small amount of water.
Osteoarthrosis is treated with 60 mg of the drug, which is used 1 time per day. With arthritis, rheumatoid and ankylosing spondylitis, it is necessary to use 90 mg of the drug also once a day. For the treatment of acute gouty arthritis , 120 mg is taken, while the course of administration should not last more than 8 days. To relieve pain, a single dose is 60 milligrams.
Side effects of the drug "Arkoxia"
Patient reviews indicate the multiple negative effects of the drug. On the part of the digestive organs, nausea, dyspepsia, flatulence, epigastric pain, diarrhea often occur, belching, bloating, and peristalsis may appear. In addition, gastritis, esophagitis, vomiting, an ulcer of the mucous membranes of the stomach or duodenum can develop.
The nervous system responds to taking pills with headache, weakness, dizziness, sometimes taste perception, sensitivity, sleep may be disturbed. Patients experience anxiety, depression, confusion and hallucinations are possible when using the drug "Arkoxia". Reviews also indicate the appearance of blurred vision, tinnitus, conjunctivitis, vertigo.
During treatment, in rare cases, renal failure develops, which does not go away with discontinuation of the drug. Sometimes an allergy to the action of tablets may occur.
From the side of the heart and blood vessels, side effects are manifested in the form of increased pressure, changes in heartbeat, circulatory disorders in the brain, atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction can occur.
Due to the active medical effect and many side effects, the medicine should not be taken without a doctor’s prescription.