Product Description

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Arcoxia is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). According to the Arcoxia Selective inhibitor of COX-2 principle action in therapeutic concentrations it blocks the formation of prostaglandins and has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effects. Selective oppression of COX-2 is accompanied by a decrease in the severity of clinical symptoms associated with the inflammatory process, at that ithas no effect on function of platelets and the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract.

Safety information

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Symptomatic therapy of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis; Pain and inflammation symptoms associated with acute gouty arthritis.

Dosing regimen

The drug is taken orally at a dose of 60-120 mg 1 time / day.

In patients with hepatic insufficiency (5-9 points on the Child-Pugh scale) it is recommended not to exceed the daily dose of 60 mg.

Complete or incomplete combination of bronchial asthma, recurrent nasal polyposis or paranasal sinuses and intolerance to acetylsalicylic acid and other NSAIDs.

Erosive and ulcerative changes in the mucous membrane of the stomach or duodenum, active gastrointestinal bleeding, cerebrovascular or other bleeding.

Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) in the phase of exacerbation.

Hemophilia and other disorders of blood clotting.

High grade heart failure.

High grade hepatic impairment or active liver disease.

Period after aortocoronary bypass surgery; Diseases of peripheral arteries, cerebrovascular diseases, clinically expressed CHD.

Stable arterial hypertension.

Pregnancy, lactation.

Children and adolescents up to 16 years.

Hypersensitivity to etorikoksibu.

Side effects

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Эпигастральная боль, тошнота, диарея, диспепсия, метеоризм, вздутие живота, отрыжка, усиление перистальтики, запор, сухость слизистой оболочки полости рта, гастрит, язва слизистой оболочки желудка или двенадцатиперстной кишки, синдром раздраженного кишечника, эзофагит, язвы слизистой оболочки полости рта, рвота, головная боль, нарушение вкуса, сонливость, нарушения сна, нарушения чувствительности, в т.ч. парестезии/гиперестезии, кашель, одышка, носовое кровотечение, тревога, депрессия, нарушения концентрации, головокружение, слабость, нечеткость зрения, конъюнктивит, шум в ушах, вертиго, сердцебиение, повышение АД, экхимозы, отеки, задержка жидкости, повышение активности печеночных трансаминаз, гриппоподобный синдром.

Epigastric pain, nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, bloating, belching, increased peristalsis, constipation, dryness of the oral mucosa, gastritis, ulcer of the gastric or duodenal mucosa, irritable bowel syndrome, esophagitis, ulcers of the oral mucosa, vomiting , Headache, taste disorder, drowsiness, sleep disorders, sensitivity disorders, incl. Paresis / hyperesthesia, cough, dyspnea, epistaxis, anxiety, depression, concentration disorders, dizziness, weakness, blurred vision, conjunctivitis, tinnitus, vertigo, palpitation, increased blood pressure, ecchymosis.