Temcox 120 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Temcox 120 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Temcox 120 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Temcox 120 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Temcox 120 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Temcox 120 is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION
Temcox 120 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Temcox 120 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Temcox 120 is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Temcox 120mg Tablet
Introduction
Temcox 120 is a pain relieving medicine. It is used for relieving moderate pain and swelling of joints associated with different forms of gout and arthritis. It is also used for short-term treatment of moderate pain after dental surgery in people 16 ... Show more
Uses of Temcox 120
Pain relief
Side effects of Temcox 120
Common
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
How to use Temcox 120
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Temcox 120 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Temcox 120 works
Temcox 120 is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Quick Tips
Temcox 120 helps relieve pain and inflammation.
It may cause fewer stomach problems as compared to other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen.
It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Regularly monitor your blood pressure while taking this medicine, particularly in the first two weeks after starting treatment.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
During long-term treatment, your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function.
Do not take Temcox 120 if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Brief Description
Indication
Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Gout
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Osteoarthritis
Adult: 30 mg once daily, increased to 60 mg once daily if needed.
Ankylosing spondylitis; Rheumatoid arthritis
Adult: 90 mg ... Show more
Child Dose
Child: <16 yr Contraindicated.
Contraindication
Inflammatory bowel disease, severe congestive heart failure, active peptic ulceration, cerebrovascular disease, CrCL <30 ml/min; lactation. Children a ... Show more
Mode of Action
Etoricoxib is a selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor primarily responsible to reduce mediators of pain and inflammation. Its action is due to ... Show more
Precaution
Allergic disorders, coagulation defects; history of cardiac failure, left ventricular dysfunction, hypertension, or in patients with oedema due to oth ... Show more
Side Effect
GI disorders; ischemic cardiac events; hypersensitivity reactions, headache, dizziness, nervousness, depression, drowsiness, insomnia, vertigo, tinnit ... Show more
Interaction
May increase INR w/ oral anticoagulants. May decrease effects of ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II antagonist and diuretics. May increase lithium plasma ... Show more
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