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Devitoc medicine 100mg contains active ingredient Celecoxib which is indicated in the treatment of symptoms of chronic osteoarthritis, chronic rheumatoid arthritis,... Let's learn about the uses, notes when using Devitoc 100mg drug through the article. down here.1. Uses of the drug Devitoc 100mg
"What is Devitoc 100mg?". Devitoc medicine 100mg contains the active ingredient Celecoxib 100mg - an active ingredient of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory group, the drug is indicated in the following cases:Symptomatic treatment in chronic osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis in adults. Symptomatic treatment of acute pain in adults (including symptoms of toothache,...). Relieve primary dysmenorrhea.
2. Dosage of the drug Devitoc 100mg
Devitoc 100mg drug belongs to the group of prescription drugs, the recommended dose is prescribed by the treating doctor. Patients should drink Devitoc with a sufficient amount of water, after meals to reduce symptoms of irritation in the gastrointestinal tract. The recommended dose of Devitoc 100mg is as follows:Treatment of chronic osteoarthritis: Take 2 tablets / day divided into 1-2 times orally. Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: Take 2 tablets / time x 2 times / day. Symptomatic relief of primary dysmenorrhea and other acute pain: The starting dose is 400mg/day divided into 2 oral doses, the maintenance dose for the following days is 2 tablets/day divided into 2 oral doses.
3. Side effects of the drug Devitoc 100mg
Devitoc 100mg medicine can cause some side effects as follows:Gastrointestinal bleeding, diarrhea, dyspepsia, nausea, abdominal pain, peripheral edema, back pain, dizziness, headache, sore throat, rash ,... Although gastrointestinal bleeding events can occur with Celecoxib treatment, studies have shown a lower risk of this side effect than with other NSAIDs. Less common side effects include insomnia, kidney failure, progressive heart failure, hypertension, chest pain, tinnitus, stomach ulcer, blurred vision, bleeding, photosensitivity, anxiety, fluid retention , weight gain, flu-like symptoms, weakness and dizziness. Symptoms of drug allergy include itching, rash, difficulty breathing,... The risk of allergy to Celecoxib is increased in patients with a history of allergy to Aspirin and Sulfonamides (eg Bactrim). In case of serious side effects, the patient should stop using Devitoc 100mg and notify the treating doctor for timely examination.
4. Note when using the drug Devitoc 100mg
4.1. Contraindications
Devitoc 100mg is contraindicated in the following cases:The patient is allergic to Celecoxib or to any of the components of Devitoc. Patients with a history of allergy to sulfonamides. Patients with a history of bronchial asthma, urticaria or allergy to Aspirin, other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
4.2. Note when using
Use caution when using Devitoc 100mg in the following cases:Patients with a history of gastrointestinal ulcers, hypertension, edema or heart failure, advanced kidney disease, asthma. Pregnant women: Celecoxib can cause teratogenicity, miscarriage, fetal malformation,... especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Therefore, it is not recommended to use Devitoc in pregnant women. Lactation: Celecoxib is likely to be excreted in human milk and may cause harm to a nursing infant. Therefore, it is recommended that the drug be used in lactating women only when the benefits outweigh the risks and it is necessary to discontinue breastfeeding during treatment with the drug. Children under 18. Patients with moderate liver failure need to reduce the dose of the drug, do not use the drug in patients with severe liver failure. Caution should be taken when combining Devitoc 100mg with thiazide diuretics, loop diuretics, ACE inhibitors, warfarin anticoagulants, and fluconazole antifungals.
5. Drug interactions
Devitoc 100mg may interact with some of the following drugs: Devitoc 100mg may interact with some of the following drugs:
The risk of stomach ulcers is increased when used with Aspirin and other NSAIDs such as aspirin and other NSAIDs. Naproxen, Ibuprofen,... Fluconazole increases the concentration of Devitoc in the blood, thereby increasing the risk of unwanted effects. Blood levels of lithium are increased when co-administered with Celecoxib. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor lithium levels before and after treatment with Celecoxib. Patients who use alcohol daily may increase the risk of peptic ulcers when treated with Celecoxib. Drug interactions occur that reduce the effect of Devitoc 100mg, increasing the risk of unwanted effects. Therefore, patients need to inform their doctors about the drugs and functional foods they are using to ensure safety and effectiveness in treatment.
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