Uses of Itbay

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1. What is Itbay drug?

Itbay has the main ingredient Etoricoxib 120mg. Itbay is manufactured by Saga Laboratories - India, circulated in our country with registration number VN-22065-19. Itbay is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, the packaging is a box of 3 blisters x 10 tablets.

2. Indications and contraindications of the drug Itbay

Itbay drug is indicated for the treatment of the following cases:
Ankylosing spondylitis Acute gouty arthritis Primary dysmenorrhea Relief of acute and chronic pain Acute and chronic treatment of symptoms and symptoms of osteoarthritis. Contraindications to using Itbay for the following cases:
People who are hypersensitive to its ingredients. People with a history of asthma, allergy to aspirin/NSAIDs or urticaria Patients with congestive heart failure (NYHA II-IV). Persistent hypertension of 140/90 mmHg not adequately controlled. Peripheral artery disease, ischemic heart disease and/or confirmed cerebrovascular disease (including recent coronary artery bypass grafting or angioplasty). Child-Pugh index ≥ 10 or serum albumin < 25g/L. Active gastric - duodenal ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding. Severe progressive kidney disease, ClCr index < 30mL/min. Arcoxia should not be used as combination therapy with other NSAIDs.

3. Dosage of the drug Itbay

3.1. Usage: Itbay is used orally.
3.2. Dosage: In case of osteoarthritis (osteoarthritis): the dose is 30 mg or not more than 60 mg once a day. In case of ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis: a maximum dose of 90 mg once a day. In case of moderate pain after dental surgery: dose should not exceed 90mg once a day, up to 3 days. In case of acute gouty arthritis (acute gout): the dose should not exceed 120mg once a day, up to 8 days. In case of primary dysmenorrhea, acute pain: the dose should not exceed 120 mg once a day, up to 8 days. For the elderly, gender, race: no need to adjust the dose. For patients with liver failure: Child-Pugh 5-6: dose not exceeding 60 mg once a day; Child-Pugh 7-9: need to reduce the dose, the dose should not exceed 60 mg once a day, possibly 30 mg once a day. For patients with renal failure: ClCr index ≥ 30mL/min: no need to adjust the dose. No dose adjustment is required for age/race/gender. 3.3. Treatment of overdose and missed dose Overdose
In case of using Itbay drug in excess of prescribed and having abnormal symptoms, it is necessary to immediately contact the nearest medical facility.
Missed dose
During the use of Itbay, patients need to follow the doctor's treatment schedule to avoid the occurrence of missed doses that reduce the effectiveness of treatment. If you miss a dose of Itbay, use the missed dose as soon as you remember (it can be taken 1-2 hours before the time prescribed by the doctor). However, if it is too close to the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose exactly as prescribed. Patients should be advised not to double the dose of Itbay.

4. Side effects of the drug Itbay

During the use of Itbay medicine, there may be some specific side effects as follows: Hypersensitivity reactions, thrombocytopenia, anaphylactoid / anaphylactoid reactions including shock, hyperkalemia, insomnia, confusion. confusion, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, restlessness, somnolence, taste disturbances, blurred vision, palpitations, palpitations, congestive heart failure, tachycardia, angina pectoris, acute hypertensive crisis onset, abdominal pain, mouth ulceration, bronchospasm, gastrointestinal ulceration including perforation and bleeding, diarrhea, vomiting, jaundice, hepatitis, increased AST/ALT, pruritus, erythema, rash, angioedema, urticaria, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis.

5. Be careful when using Itbay

During the use of Itbay, patients should pay attention to the following issues:
Should take the drug for the shortest time with the lowest effective dose because the cardiovascular risk increases with the dose & duration of the drug. selective inhibitor of COX-2. Selective COX-2 inhibitors do not replace aspirin in cardiovascular prophylaxis because of their lack of effect on platelets. Patients with obvious cardiovascular risk (diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, smoking, concomitant use of acetylsalicylic acid), significant dehydration (rehydration before use); ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding; history of perforation; > 65 years old, with urticaria, history of acute asthma attacks, previous rhinitis caused by salicylates or non-selective cyclooxygenase inhibitors, being treated for infections. Monitor fluid retention, edema, and hypertension in people with pre-existing water retention, heart failure, and hypertension. Monitor renal function in patients with impaired renal function, cirrhosis, or pre-existing significant decompensated heart failure. Do not use the drug for pregnant and lactating women. For children: safety and effectiveness have not been established. Use Itbay with caution when driving or operating machinery. In the process of using Itbay, patients need to pay attention to follow the doctor's instructions, carefully read the notes before taking it to get the most effective treatment, limit possible side effects. happen.

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