Etoricoxib & Thiocolchicoside Tablets

Etoricoxib & Thiocolchicoside Tablets is a combination medicine that is used as an effective treatment for pain caused by muscle spasms, osteoarthritis, gouty arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, chronic low back pain, acute pain, etc. It contains two drugs: Etoricoxib & Thiocolchicoside, which relax the muscles and relieves pain. Both the drug involved in the formulation have different working mechanism action.

Mechanism of Action:-

Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant that targets the centers in the spinal cord and brain. It helps relieve muscle spasms and stiffness and improves muscle movements. Thereby it helps relieve pain due to muscle spasms. Etoricoxib is an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) that functions by affecting a certain chemical messenger known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme, which makes other chemical prostaglandins. By inhibiting the effect of (the COX) enzyme, it lessens the PGs production. It helps in reducing mild to moderate pain and inflammation at the damaged site.

While taking Etoricoxib & Thiocolchicoside Tablets, one may feel dizzy and sleepy, thus, driving, working on heights, or doing things that require concentration are unrecommended. Also, consumption of alcoholic beverages during the treatment course with this medication is not advised as it may cause excessive drowsiness. Further, an individual patient should take Etoricoxib & Thiocolchicoside Tablets in the dose and duration recommended by the doctor.

Precautions to Take During Treatment Course with Etoricoxib & Thiocolchicoside Tablets

For the best possible effects, continue treatment with Etoricoxib & Thiocolchicoside Tablets with some measures. You can enhance the effectiveness of this medicine by focusing on lifestyle, including drinking less alcohol. Moreover, you can get rid of the disease for which you are taking this medicine by taking the below-listed precautions.

Measures to Take:-

1. Swallow this medicine as a whole without crushing or breaking, with a glass of water.
2. Take Etoricoxib & Thiocolchicoside Tablets after snacks/food as advised by the healthcare professional.
3. If allergic to Etoricoxib, Thiocolchicoside, or any of the ingredients used in the medicine, don’t take it.
4. Narrate your medical history to the healthcare professional. Especially if you ever had stomach bleeding or ulcers, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney or liver impairment, etc.
5. Don’t increase or decrease the dosage of this medication as the doctor determines the dosage and duration by seeing the response to the treatment, tolerance, and medical history.

So these are the points that you should keep in mind while taking Etoricoxib & Thiocolchicoside Tablets. Further, you can consult with the healthcare professional for more information regarding the usage of this medication.

Most Common Side-effects

This medication offers some side effects. The adverse reactions caused by the medicine are mild to moderate and temporary that go away once the treatment is over. However, if they persist for a longer duration, medical help is required.

Side-effects:-

• Nausea,
• Diarrhea,
• Flatulence,
• Indigestion,
• Stomach pain,
• Irregular heartbeat,
• Swelling of hands and feet, etc.

Thus, these are the known side effects of Etoricoxib & Thiocolchicoside Tablets that don’t require any special medical attention unless they start to worsen. In case you experience any rare side effects, inform your doctor immediately.

Also called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or sometimes just’ anti-inflammatory drugs,’ are anti-inflammatory drugs such as ETOXTER-T. Etoricoxib relieves pain and swelling (inflammation) in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis, and can also be used in gout for a short time.

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