Etody 90 Tablet

Etody Tablet contains etoricoxib, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (NSAID). It is a pain-relieving medicine used for relieving moderate pain and swelling in various conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, and dental surgery. This medicine acts by inhibiting the release of a pain-causing chemical substance in the body.

Take this medicine as suggested by your doctor. Taking Etody Tablet longer and higher than the prescribed dose and duration can increase the risk of heart conditions.

Dosage

Overdose

If you think you have had an overdose of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for a missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Etoricoxib works by reducing the generation of prostaglandins that are responsible for pain and inflammation in the body.

Directions for Use

• Take Etody Tablet as advised by your doctor, as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not take it for more time than the prescribed dose or duration.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Etody Tablet during pregnancy?

Etody Tablet must not be taken during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or think you can be pregnant, do not take this medicine and talk to your doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Etody Tablet while breastfeeding?

There is limited information about the effect of Etody Tablet on breast milk. Thus, this medicine should not be taken while breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Etody Tablet?

Etody Tablet can cause dizziness, spinning sensation (vertigo) or sleepiness, if you experience any of these effects, it is advised not to drive or operate machines.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Etody Tablet?

No information is available on the interactions of this medicine when taken with alcohol. However, drinking alcohol while taking Etody Tablet can worsen the side effects like dizziness and the increased risk of bleeding.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are suffering from vomiting or diarrhoea and are dehydrated.
• You have a history of heart failure or other diseases related to the heart.
• You have swelling due to fluid retention (excess fluid in the body).
• You have high blood pressure; your doctor may need to check your blood pressure more often.
• You are suffering from liver disease or kidney disease.
• You are a diabetic, smoker or have high cholesterol as all these increases the chance of heart disease.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• You are an aged person (above 65 years).

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to etoricoxib or any other ingredient of Etody Tablet.
• If you have history of allergies to other pain killers such as breathing difficulty, runny nose,itching, facial swelling
• If you have severe liver or kidney disease.
• If your age is below 16.
• If you are suffering from stomach ulcers, bleeding from the intestine or inflammatory bowel disease.
• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
• If you are suffering from heart diseases, peripheral arterial disease (circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs), or cerebrovascular disease such as stroke
• If you are suffering from uncontrolled high blood pressure.

Side effects

• Stomach pain
• Swelling of legs or feet (oedema)
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Rapid heartbeat
• Shortness of breath or wheezing sound (bronchospasm)
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Indigestion
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Mouth ulcers
• Tiredness

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Blood-thinning medicines (anticoagulants) like Warfarin
• Rifampicin for various infections
• Medicines used to suppress the immune system and often used in rheumatoid arthritis like Methotrexate, Cyclosporin or Tacrolimus
• Antidepressants like Lithium
• High blood pressure and heart failure medicines like Enalapril and Ramipril, and Losartan and Valsartan
• Diuretics
• Heart failure and irregular heart rhythm medicines like Digoxin
• Asthma (Salbutamol tablets)
• Oral contraceptive pills
• Medicines used for hormone replacement therapy
• Aspirin

Storage and disposal

• Etody Tablet does not require any special storage conditions.
• Try to keep out of the reach of children.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What should I consult with the doctor while taking Etody Tablet?

• Inform your doctor if you have any infection because this medicine can mask the symptoms of a severe infection.
• For osteoarthritis, weight control and regular exercising can increase muscle strength and reduce the load on joints.

Can I take Aspirin when I am taking Etody Tablet?

• Do not take a high dose of Aspirin (above 300mg) generally given for pain relief.
• Taking Etody Tablet along with such high doses of Aspirin can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.
• If you are taking Aspirin for heart disease (generally low dose), do not discontinue on your own, inform your doctor.

Can Etody Tablet be given to elderly people?

Etody Tablet should be used with caution in elderly people, since they are at high risk of getting side effects. This medicine should be used under the doctor's supervision.