Etoricoxib
ETORICOXIB
Overview:
Etoricoxib is used to relieve pain, inflammation
Classification:
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Uses:
It is used to alleviate symptoms of arthritis, a painful inflammatory condition of the joint, and temporarily relieve pain after dental surgery.
How It Works:
Etoricoxib 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).
Dosage:
As prescribed by your doctor.
Side Effects:
Feeling sick (nausea), vomiting
Heartburn, indigestion, uncomfortable feeling or pain in the stomach
Diarrhoea
Swelling of the legs, ankles or feet
High blood pressure
Dizziness
Headache
Precautions:
If you are allergic to Etoricoxib or NSAIDs including Aspirin and COX-2 Inhibitors
If you are about to undergo a major surgery like heart surgery or blood vessel surgery
If you have heart disease like heart attack, peripheral arterial disease or have undergone bypass surgery
If you have a stomach ulcer
If you have bleeding in your stomach or intestines
You have severe liver disease or kidney disease
If you have uncontrolled blood pressure, history of heart attack, chest pain or stroke
Disclaimer
This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage.
Vitamin D3
VITAMIN D3
Overview:
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) is made from plant-based lichen and facilitates intestinal calcium absorption supporting bone, teeth, muscle, and heart health.
Classification:
D3 is in a class of medications called vitamin D analogs
Uses:
Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) is also used along with calcium to prevent and treat bone diseases such as rickets, osteomalacia and osteoporosis.Cholecalciferol is needed by the body for healthy bones, muscles, nerves, and to support the immune system. It works by helping the body to use more of the calcium found in foods or supplements.
How It Works:
It works by helping the body to use more of the calcium found in foods or supplements.
Dosage:
As prescribed by your doctor.
Side Effects:
loss of appetite
weight loss
nausea
vomiting
constipation
Precautions:
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to cholecalciferol, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in cholecalciferol products.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take while taking cholecalciferol. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had hyperparathyroidism (a condition in which the body produces too much parathyroid hormone, kidney disease, or have high blood levels of calcium.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), call your doctor.
Disclaimer
This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage.
