REVCOX 200mg Price

Overview

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This medicine contains an important and useful components, as it consists of Celecoxib.
REVCOX 200mg is available in the market in concentration 200mg/Capsule and in the form of Capsules (Hard Gelatin).

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Mode Of Action

Celecoxib is a selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor primarily responsible to reduce mediators of pain and inflammation. Its action is due to inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis via inhibition of COX-2.

Indication

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Dysmenorrhea
• Acute pain
• Familial adenomatous polyposis

Precaution

History of GI bleeding; renal/hepatic insufficiency; asthma or allergic disorders; hypertension; monitor Hb or haematocrit levels for signs of anaemia. History of cerebrovascular disease or ischaemic heart disease (IHD). Lactation: Drug enters breast milk; use caution

Side Effects

• >10% Headache (10-16%)
• Hypertension (13%) 1-10% Fever (9%)
• Dyspepsia (8.8%)
• Upper respiratory tract infection (8.1%)
• Arthralgia (7%)
• Cough (7%)
• Vomiting (6%)
• Diarrhea (5.6%)
• Gastroesophageal reflux (5%)
• Sinusitis (5%)
• Abdominal pain (4.1%)
• Nausea (3.5%)
• Back pain (2.8%)
• Insomnia (2.3%)
• Pharyngitis (2.3%)
• Flatulence (2.2%)
• Rash (2.2%)
• Dizziness (2%)
• Peripheral edema (2%) <1% Anemia
• Erythema multiforme
• Exfoliative dermatitis
• Hepatitis
• Jaundice
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• Toxic epidermal necrolysis Frequency Not Defined Increased serum asparate aminotransferase concentration Potentially Fatal: Serious skin reactions such as exfoliative dermatitis
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• and toxic epidermal necrolysis.

Contra indication

Hypersensitivity including those in whom attacks of angioedema, rhinitis and urticaria have been precipitated by aspirin, NSAIDs or sulfonamides. Severe hepatic impairment; severe heart failure; inflammatory bowel disease; peptic ulcer; renal impairment (creatinine clearance <30 mL/min); pregnancy and lactation.

Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy category: C

Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Pregnancy category: C; D at >30 weeks' gestation (may cause premature closure of ductus arteriosus)