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Recox 50mg (Tablet)

Manufactured by: Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Rofecoxib Similar medicine

Recox is indicated for

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Pain

Precautions and warnings

Liver problems, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. A history of ulcers or stomach bleeding. Older adults or people who are weak. Using this medicine for a long time, smoking, and drinking alcohol can increase the chance of stomach bleeding. People with heart disease should also be careful.

Side-effects

  • Mouth ulcers
  • chest pain
  • weight gain
  • atopic eczema
  • muscle cramps
  • diarrhoea
  • headache
  • nausea; upper respiratory tract infection
  • hypertension
  • ischaemia
  • dyspepsia
  • epigastric discomfort
  • heart burn
  • nausea
  • sinusitis
  • back pain
  • headache
  • bronchitis
  • urinary tract infections. Potentially Fatal: Renal failure; nephrotoxicity; MI.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Severe renal impairment.

Mode of actions

Rofecoxib is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that helps reduce inflammation, pain, and fever, as shown in animal studies. It works mainly by blocking the COX-2 enzyme, which helps make prostaglandins—the substances in the body that cause inflammation and pain.

Dosage & Administration

Adult: PO Osteoarthritis Initial: 12.5 mg once daily. Max: 25 mg/day. Rheumatoid arthritis 25 mg/day. Max: 25 mg/day. Pain relief Initial: 50 mg once daily, then 25-50 mg/day. Max: 50 mg/day. Treatment duration >5 days is not recommended.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required despite potential risks.

Mothers with a newborn baby who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may seldom create symptoms including drowsiness, muscle stiffness or shakiness, feeding or breathing troubles, constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms of your baby's particularly during their first month, tell the doctor immediately.

This medicine passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor before breastfeeding.

Pack Size & Price

50's pack Price : ৳

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