New Coxia Tablet 30 mg (Etoricoxib)

Adult dose

Before administering this medicine, consider its potential risks and benefits and those of alternative treatments. Because cardiovascular risk increases with higher doses and longer exposure to this medicine, use it for the shortest possible duration. Adverse reactions such as hypertension, congestive heart failure, and edema may occur during treatment. Reassess the patient's symptom relief, whether treatment should continue, and response to treatment regularly at least monthly. This medicine may be taken with or without food. Adults: The recommended dose is 30 mg once daily; do not exceed 30mg per day. If there is no therapeutic benefit at the recommended dose, discontinue this medicine and consider an appropriate alternative treatment. Patients with hepatic impairment: No dosage adjustment is necessary in patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score 5-9). However, experience with this medicine in patients with moderate hepatic impairment is limited, so use it with caution. Do not administer this medicine to patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score >9), as there is no experience with its use in these patients. Patients with renal impairment: No dosage adjustment is necessary in patients with mild or moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance 30 mL/min or higher). Do not administer this medicine to patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance 30 mL/min or less). Older adults: No dosage adjustment is necessary in older adults.

This medication may pose a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding if taken by individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic beverages a day, so consultation with a physician or pharmacist is essential. This medication can affect the cardiovascular system, increasing the risk of thrombosis, myocardial infarction, and stroke; thus, it should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible in those with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors. Serious issues such as bleeding, ulcers, and perforations may occur in the gastrointestinal tract, so special care should be taken for the elderly or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases. Do not take this medication if there are any allergic reactions, uncontrolled asthma, hypertension, edema, severe heart failure, or severely impaired liver or kidney function. Individuals with mild or moderate liver or kidney dysfunction, as well as those with conditions like hypertension, heart failure, asthma, or diabetes, should use this medication cautiously, and closely monitor any changes during treatment. It is important to have regular blood pressure, liver function, and kidney function tests while taking this medication, and to inform healthcare providers immediately if any abnormal symptoms arise. This medication may interact with other drugs, so inform the doctor of any concomitant use of warfarin, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, anticoagulants, or oral contraceptives, and take precautions. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as those who are nursing, should not take this medication and must cease use immediately if pregnancy is confirmed during treatment. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children and adolescents under 18 years have not been established, so it should not be used in this population. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur during use, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating machinery. In the case of overdose, symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, lethargy, and gastrointestinal bleeding, and immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container for safety.

• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• cardiovascular thrombotic events
• myocardial infarction
• stroke
• bleeding in the stomach or intestines
• ulcer
• perforation
• osteitis
• gastritis
• upper respiratory infection

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to safely preserve the effectiveness of the drug.

Appearance

Greenish-blue apple-shaped, biconvex film-coated tablets

Package unit

Domestic use - 30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/Alu/Alu x 3)]