Products Bextra film-coated tablets are no longer on the market in many countries. Approval was withdrawn in April 2005 because rare severe skin reactions had occurred during treatment (see below). Structure and properties Valdecoxib (C16H14N2O3S, Mr = 314.4 g/mol) is a phenylisoxazole and a benzenesulfonamide derivative. It has a V-shaped structure with which it binds … Valdecoxib
Trade name/Manufacturer Celebrex® hard capsules from Mack, Illert (Pfizer). Chemical name 4 – [5 – (4 – methylphenyl) – 3 – (trifluoromethyl) – 1H – pyrazole – 1 – yl] benzenesulfonamide Active ingredient: CelecoxibCelebrex® belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). In addition to good pain-relieving properties, it also has anti-inflammatory potency. It … Celebrex
Side effects In this list we will limit ourselves to the most common side effects. Since each person reacts individually to in medicine, there may of course be unmentioned side effects. Allergic reactions: Gastrointestinal complaintsIn some cases Celebrex® causes gastritis. The inflammation is caused by the direct absorption of Celebrex® through the stomach. Dizziness Water … Side effects | Celebrex
Interaction Anticoagulants: Celebrex® should not be given at the same time as anticoagulants or preparations of the same class of drugs (diclofenac / indometacin / piroxicam /Ibuprofen). In particular, when Marcumar® is administered at the same time, it should be taken into account that the blood-thinning effect of Marcumar® is increased. The effect of antihypertensive … Interaction | Celebrex
What are the alternatives to Celebrex®? Celebrex® is mainly used to treat pain in the area of the musculoskeletal system, more precisely the skeletal system. For example, joint diseases such as arthrosis, back pain or rheumatic pain. The alternatives are either drugs of the same level (level 1 of the WHO level scheme) or drugs … What are the alternatives to Celebrex®? | Celebrex
Introduction Arcoxia® belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It has good pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects. Trade name/Manufacturer Arcoxia® 60 mgArcoxia® 90 mgArcoxia® 120 mg from MSD SHARP & DOHME GMBH. 5-Chloro-6′-methyl- 3-[4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]- 2,3′-bipyridine Active ingredient: etoricoxib Fields of application of Arcoxia®. Typical applications of Arcoxia® are: Arthrosis Rheumatoid Arthritis Arthritis with gout … Arcoxia®
Arcoxia® for tendonitis Arcoxia can also be used to treat tendonitis. In doing so, one makes use of the pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effect of the active ingredient. Arcoxia is usually used as a reserve agent, i.e. it is used when other drugs do not have sufficient effect. Arcoxia develops its effect relatively quickly. Due to … Arcoxia® for tendonitis | Arcoxia®
Side effects Side effects on the eyes initially manifest themselves in blurred vision. Since Arcoxia® suppresses inflammatory processes of the body’s own immune system, which would be responsible for killing harmful pathogens, infections occur more frequently. This side effect on the eyes then usually takes the form of conjunctivitis and occurs in 1-0.1% of cases. … Side effects | Arcoxia®
Interaction AnticoagulantsArcoxia® should not be given at the same time as anticoagulants or preparations of the same class of active ingredients (e.g. diclofenac / indometacin / piroxicam /Ibuprofen). In particular, when Marcumar® is administered at the same time, it should be taken into account that the blood-thinning effect of Marcumar® is increased. The effect of … Interaction | Arcoxia®
Arcoxia® is a drug that is used to treat symptoms of irritation of the joints and inflammatory joint diseases such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The active ingredient of this drug is a molecule called etoricoxib. Arcoxia® belongs to the main group of so-called cyclooxygenase inhibitors (COX-2 inhibitors), i.e. sinkers of prostaglandin synthesis, which have … Side effects of Arcoxia
Side effects on the liver Although Arcoxia® is broken down via the kidneys, liver damage also occurs, especially with long-term treatment. Such side effects are manifested by increased levels of the liver enzymes AST and ALT. AST stands for aspartate aminotransferase, ALT for alanine aminotransferase. Both enzymes are not only active in the liver, but … Side effects on the liver | Side effects of Arcoxia
Arcoxia® is a drug that belongs to the group of antirheumatic drugs. It is used to relieve pain and swelling in the muscles and affected joints in the course of inflammatory and/or rheumatic diseases (arthrosis and rheumatoid arthritis). The active ingredient of Arcoxia® is a drug called etoricoxib, which belongs to the class of cyclooxigenase … Dosage of Arcoxia
