Nucoxia 90 mg Injection 1 ml

Nucoxia 90 mg Injection 1 ml belongs to a group of medications called ‘non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat pain, swelling and inflammation in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout in patients greater than 16 years of age. Besides this, it is also used to treat moderate pain after dental surgery. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative bone disease in which the tissue supporting the joints wears down. Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition in which the immune system attacks its tissue leading to joint pain and inflammation. Ankylosing spondylitis is the inflammation of the spine and large joints. Gout is characterized by pain and inflammation in the joints due to the deposition of uric acid crystals.

Nucoxia 90 mg Injection 1 ml contains ‘etoricoxib’, which works by blocking the release of a chemical messenger called prostaglandin, produced by COX-2, which is responsible for pain, swelling and inflammation. Thus Nucoxia 90 mg Injection 1 ml effectively helps to manage pain in various conditions.

Nucoxia 90 mg Injection 1 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional, do not self-administer. Common side-effects of Nucoxia 90 mg Injection 1 ml are stomach pain, dry socket, swelling of the legs, dizziness, headache, palpitations (pounding heart), increased blood pressure, shortness of breath, constipation, flatulence, gastritis (inflammation of the lining of the stomach), heartburn, diarrhoea, indigestion (dyspepsia), nausea, vomiting, inflammation of the oesophagus (food pipe), mouth ulcers, general weakness and flu-like illness (fever, cold, cough, or sore throat). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before taking the Nucoxia 90 mg Injection 1 ml , let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using. Inform your doctor if you have ulcers or bleeding in your stomach, severe liver and/or kidney impairment, colitis (inflammation of the large intestine), uncontrolled blood pressure, or heart problems such as chest pain, heart attack or heart failure and stroke. And also inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Nucoxia 90 mg Injection 1 ml contains ‘etoricoxib’ which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It acts as both analgesic (reduces pain) and an anti-inflammatory (reduces inflammation) agent. It is a selective COX-2 inhibitor. COX-2 enzymes are responsible for converting arachidonic acid to prostaglandins which are inflammatory mediators. The blocking of COX-2 reduces the production of prostaglandins, eventually decreasing pain and inflammation.

Before taking Nucoxia 90 mg Injection 1 ml , inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach bleeding or ulcer, liver or kidney diseases, dehydration because of prolonged vomiting or diarrhoea and swelling due to fluid retention. Inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure that is not treated or controlled, as Nucoxia 90 mg Injection 1 ml may increase blood pressure in some cases. Do not take Nucoxia 90 mg Injection 1 ml if you smoke, have diabetes (high blood sugar), or have high cholesterol, as Nucoxia 90 mg Injection 1 ml increases the risk of heart attack or stroke. Avoid lying down for at least half an hour after using Nucoxia 90 mg Injection 1 ml . People who have had heart attacks and strokes should not take Nucoxia 90 mg Injection 1 ml .