Uses of Cefass 60 mg

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1. What is Cefass 60?

Pharmaceutical name: Cefass 60
Drug group: Pain reliever, antipyretic, Non-Steroid anti-inflammatory, Gout and joint disease treatment
Manufacturer: Celogen Generics Pvt. Ltd
Ingredients:
Etoricoxib 60mg Excipients with sufficient drug content Dosage form: Film coated tablets
Packing: Box of 3 blisters x 10 tablets
Content:
Need to look carefully at the drug form and content stated on the package product or in the package insert for the exact form and strength of the product.

2. Uses of Cefass 60 mg

What does Cefass 60 do?
The drug etoricoxib belongs to a class of drugs known as selective COX-2 inhibitors. This group of drugs belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
How Cefass 60 works differently
Each type of pharmaceutical product is designed to treat a specific disease or condition. Therefore, only use Cefass 60 to treat the conditions or conditions specified in the instructions for use. Although Cefass 60 may have some other effects that are not listed on the approved label, you should only use this medicine to treat certain other conditions when directed by your doctor.
2.1 Indications Etoricoxib helps relieve pain and swelling (inflammation) in the joints and muscles of people with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and gout. Etoricoxib is also used for the short-term treatment of moderate pain after dental surgery. 2.2 Dosage and way of use How to use:
Each drug, pharmaceutical product is produced in different forms and has different ways of use according to the route of administration. The usual routes of drug administration by drug form are: oral drugs, injections, external drugs and suppositories.
Carefully read the instructions on how to use Cefass 60 above from the instructions for use, do not arbitrarily use the drug by other routes not stated in the instruction sheet for Cefass 60.
Dosage:
Dosage of etoricoxib for adults orally: People with osteoarthritis : 60mg once daily; Patients with mild/moderate hepatic impairment take 60mg once daily. Avoid using the drug in case you have severe liver failure.
People with rheumatoid arthritis : 90 mg once daily; Patients with mild/moderate hepatic impairment take 60mg once daily. Avoid using the drug in case you have severe liver failure.
People with acute gout : take 120mg once daily. The maximum use time is 8 days; Patients with mild/moderate hepatic impairment take 60mg once daily. Avoid using the drug in case you have severe liver failure.
Dosage of etoricoxib for children : Dosage for children has not been studied and determined. Consult your doctor if you are giving this medicine to a child.
2.3 Overdose, missed dose and treatment Overdose:
In case of emergency or overdose with dangerous manifestations, call 911 Emergency Center or go to the nearest local Medical Facility. Relatives need to provide the doctor with the prescription they are taking, the medicines they are taking, including prescription and non-prescription drugs.
Missed dose:
In case you miss a dose while taking the medicine, take it as soon as possible (usually it can be taken 1-2 hours before the time ordered by the doctor). However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the prescribed time.
Note do not use double the prescribed dose.

3. Notes when using Cefass 60 mg

Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to drug components. History of asthma, urticaria, allergy to aspirin/NSAIDs. Congestive heart failure (NYHA II-IV). Persistent hypertension > 140/90 mmHg not adequately controlled. Known ischemic heart disease, peripheral artery disease and/or cerebrovascular disease (including recent coronary artery bypass grafting or angioplasty). Child-Pugh ≥ 10 or serum albumin < 25g/L. Active peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding. Severe progressive kidney disease, ClCr < 30 mL/min. ARCOXIA should not be used as combination therapy with other NSAIDs. Note
Precautions before taking Cefass 60:
Allergy to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including aspirin and COX-2 inhibitors; stomach ulcer or bleeding in the stomach or intestines; Severe liver disease; History of bleeding or stomach ulcers; Dehydration such as a prolonged bout of vomiting or diarrhea; History of heart failure, or any other form of heart disease; History of high blood pressure. The drug etoricoxib can increase blood pressure in some people, especially at high doses. Your doctor will then have to check your blood pressure regularly; Being treated for an infection This medicine may mask a fever while a common fever is a sign of an infection ; Elderly; Have diabetes, high cholesterol or are a smoker Using this medicine may increase your risk of heart disease. Severe kidney disease; Pregnant or breastfeeding; Under 16 years old; Inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis or duodenal ulcers; Have heart problems including heart failure (moderate or severe), angina (chest pain) or if you've had a heart attack, coronary artery bypass graft surgery, peripheral artery disease (poor circulation) in the legs or feet due to narrowed or blocked arteries ) or stroke (including mini-stroke or transient ischemic attack). Etoricoxib can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke and this is why it should not be used in people who already have heart problems or a stroke. Precautions for taking Cefass 60 during pregnancy ) to any developmental stage of pregnancy, especially the first trimester. Therefore, it is best not to use the drug for pregnant women. In the case of mandatory use, it is necessary to consult carefully with your doctor, pharmacist before making a decision.
Precautions for taking Cefass 60 during lactation It is best not to or limit the use of the drug during breast-feeding. Many drugs have not yet fully determined the effects of drugs during this period, so mothers need to carefully read the instructions for use and consult with doctors and pharmacists before deciding to use drugs.

4. Side effects of Cefass 60

If you have any of the following signs, stop Etoricoxib and talk to your doctor right away:
Shortness of breath ; chest pain; ankle swelling, or worsening; yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice); severe or ongoing stomach pain or black stools; Having an allergic reaction including skin problems such as sores or blisters, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat can make it difficult to breathe. Not everyone experiences these side effects. Other side effects not mentioned may occur. If you have any questions about side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist. It should be noted that the above is not a complete list of all the side effects of Cefass 60. In the process of using, there may be other side effects that have not been shown or studied. If there are any other side effects of Cefass 60 that are not specified in the instructions for use, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

5. Drug interactions

When using two or more drugs at the same time, it is easy to have drug interactions leading to antagonism or synergism.
Interactions Cefass 60 with other drugs
Drug interactions can change the ability of the drug to work or increase the effect of side effects. This document does not cover all possible drug interactions. Write a list of all the medicines you are taking (including prescription, nonprescription and dietary supplements) and show them to your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not arbitrarily take the drug, stop or change the dose of the drug without the permission of the doctor. blood thinners (anticoagulants) such as warfarin ; Rifampicin (antibiotic); Methotrexate (a medicine used to suppress the immune system, and often used in rheumatoid arthritis); medicines to help control blood pressure and heart failure called ace inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers, eg enalapril and ramipril, losartan and valsartan; Lithium (a medicine used to treat some depressions); Diuretics (water pills); Ciclosporin or tacrolimus (an anti-rejection medicine, used to suppress the immune system); Digoxin (a medicine for heart failure and arrhythmias); Minoxidil (a medicine used to treat high blood pressure); Salbutamol as a tablet or an oral solution (a medicine for asthma); Birth control pills; Alternative therapy; Aspirin – This medicine increases your risk of stomach ulcers if you take etoricoxib with aspirin. However, you can take this medicine with a low dose of aspirin. If you are taking a low dose of aspirin to prevent a heart attack or stroke, you should not stop taking aspirin without first consulting your doctor. High doses of aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs should not be taken while taking etoricoxib.
Drug interactions Cefass 60 with food and drinks
When using the drug with foods or alcohol, beer, tobacco... because the foods and drinks contain other active ingredients, there should be other active ingredients. may affect the phenomenon of antagonism or synergism with the drug. Read the instructions for use carefully or consult your doctor or pharmacist about taking Cefass 60 with food, alcohol and tobacco.

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