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Etoripen 120 Tab Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

ETORICOXIB-120MG

Uses:

Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Gout.

Medicinal Benefits:

Etoripen 120 Tab 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.

FAQs

Etoripen 120 Tab contains ‘etoricoxib’, which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is a COX-2 inhibitor. COX-2 enzyme produces prostaglandins that cause pain, swelling and inflammation.

You should not take Etoripen 120 Tab for the longer term, especially in higher doses, as it increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Etoripen 120 Tab may cause dizziness. So, driving or operating heavy machinery is not advisable after taking Etoripen 120 Tab .

Etoripen 120 Tab is not recommended for use in children below 16 years of age.

Etoripen 120 Tab may increase blood pressure, especially in high doses. It should not be given to patients with uncontrolled blood pressure, heart problems or recent heart surgeries.

Etoripen 120 Tab is a pain killer that helps to reduce pain and inflammation in joint disorder conditions. However, taking it without a doctor's advice is not recommended.