Starcox tablet 60 mg 10?s

This medicine works by reducing the formation of certain substances in the body that cause pain and swelling.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Starcox tablet 60 mg 10?s

Diarrhea

Nausea or vomiting

Headache rare

Dizziness

Stomach pain

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet severe

Difficult and painful breathing severe

Yellowing of skin and eyes severe

Blurred vision rare

Heart rhythm disorders severe

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome severe

Infections

Uses of Starcox tablet 60 mg 10?s
What is it prescribed for?

Osteoarthritis
This medicine is used for relieving pain and swelling of joints associated with Osteoarthritis.

Rheumatoid Arthritis
This medicine is used for relieving swelling, stiffness, and pain of joints caused due to Rheumatoid arthritis.

Ankylosing Spondylitis
This medicine is used for the symptomatic treatment of Ankylosing spondylitis. This disease causes swelling of the spine and large joints.

Acute Gout
This medicine is used to relieve pain and swelling of joints associated with gout.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 1-2 hours of administration. The onset is faster if the medicine is taken without food.

Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 20-24 hours.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the medicine based on your clinical condition.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Starcox tablet 60 mg 10?s or any other ingredients present along with it.

Gastrointestinal bleeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a history of gastrointestinal bleeding since it may worsen the patient’s condition.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the medicine based on your clinical condition.

General Warnings

Pediatric use
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 16 years of age.

Gastrointestinal ulcers or bleeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a history of gastrointestinal ulcers or bleeding since it may worsen the patient’s condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered under your doctor’s supervision.

Heart diseases
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of heart diseases since it may worsen the patient’s condition. Report any incidence of heart diseases to the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

Diarrhea and dehydration
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from diarrhea or dehydration since it may worsen the patient’s condition. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

High blood pressure
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from high blood pressure and receiving high blood pressure medicines due to the increased risk of altered blood pressure. Close monitoring of blood pressure levels is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Infections
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from an infection since it may mask the symptoms of an infection such as a fever. More frequent clinical monitoring is recommended for such patients.

Oral Contraceptive
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients taking oral contraceptive medicines due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. The missed dose should be skipped if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose
Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include skin rashes, confusion, chest pain, blurred vision etc.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Lithium severe

Ramipril moderate

Warfarin moderate

Ethinyl Estradiol moderate

Primaquine moderate

Disease interactions

severe
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from fluid retention and edema since it may worsen the patient’s condition. Close monitoring of electrolytes levels and vital signs is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

severe
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from any heart-related conditions since it may worsen the patient’s condition. Report any incidence of stroke, heart attack, heart failure, etc to the doctor before receiving this medication. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

severe
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from liver function impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Close monitoring of liver function is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

General Instructions

Take this medicine as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed. It can be taken with or without food. An adequate amount of water should be consumed while taking this medication. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

References

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Etoricoxib [Internet].
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drugbank –
Etoricoxib [Internet].
Available from: https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01628
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